§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people received industrial injury benefit; and what was the average amount received by each person(a) in Great Britain and (b) on the most disaggregated, regional level in the last year for which figures are available. [27375]
§ Mr. DenhamThe information requested is set out in the table.
Industrial injuries disablement benefit awards current at 5 April 1997 by Government office region Number Average weekly £ paid All regions 262,283 29.32 North East 24,007 30.13 Yorkshire and Humberside 23,780 30.13 East Midlands 18,483 29.42 East 21,463 28.41 London 32,053 28.21 South East 3,100 27.70 South West 14,146 29.32 West Midlands 34,168 28.81 Merseyside 33,378 27.90 North West 7,242 27.70 Wales 20,829 31.75 Scotland 25,725 30.03 Overseas 3,909 32.96 Note:
Figures are based on a 10 per cent. sample of cases in payment as at 5 April 1997.