§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many cases of repayments of benefit to the Compensation Recovery Unit involving asbestos-related diseases there were in the past five years; and what were the levels of those repayments. [58411]
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§ Mr. TimmsThe administration of the Compensation Recovery Unit is a matter for Peter Mathison, the Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Alexis Cleveland to Mr. Tony Worthington, dated 10 November 1998
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked Mr. Mathison to reply to your recent Parliamentary Questions asking, how many cases of repayments of benefit to the Compensation Recovery Unit involving asbestos-related diseases there were in the past five years; and what were the levels of those repayments. As Mr. Mathison is away from the office on leave, I am replying.The information requested is given on the table. The figures relate to asbestosis cases (the system is not designed to identify asbestos-related diseases).I hope you find this reply helpful.
Number of repayments of benefit made to the Compensation Recovery Unit in the last five years involving asbestosis Financial year Number of cases Total amount repaid (£) 1993–94 157 408,655.00 1994–95 138 1,030,457.77 1995–96 173 1,507,320.58 1996–97 240 1,860,957.46 1997–98 255 2,029,302.49 Notes:
Figures supplied by the Compensation Recovery Unit.
Figures are provisional and subject to change.
§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if he will estimate the level of benefits repaid to the Compensation Recovery Unit as a result of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997; [58408]
(2) if he will provide a breakdown of the levels of repayment to the Compensation Recovery Unit in each of the past five years; [58412]
Breakdown of levels of recoveries to the compensation recovery unit current and previous five years £ million Breakdown of recoveries by benefit type 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 Invalidity Benefit 35.2 51.9 60.1 49.3 36.3 13.2 Incapacity Benefit 0 0 7.8 27.8 52.1 34.5 Unemployment Benefit 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.1 Sickness Benefit 3.4 4.4 5.1 4.4 3.5 1.4 Jobseeker's Allowance (C) 0 0 0 0.0002 0.03 0.02 Income Support 5.8 8 10.2 13.1 20 14.5 Attendance Allowance 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.4 1 Statutory Sick Pay 16.7 17.3 15.4 10.7 6.6 2.3 Jobseeker's Allowance (I) 0 0 0 0.0006 0.1 0.072 Mobility Allowance 1.1 1 0.9 0.5 0.4 0.3 Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit 9.2 12.6 16.5 19.1 22.6 12.3 Constant Attendance Allowance 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.1 Disability Living Allowance 2.8 6.6 11 13.9 7.5 0.07 Reduced Earnings Allowance 5.5 5.2 4.3 2.8 2 1.1 Retirement Allowance 0.005 0.005 0.0006 0.001 0.0009 0.0007 Family Credit 0.0009 0.0006 0 0.002 0 0 Severe Disablement Allowance 1 1.5 2 1.8 2.2 1.5 Old Cases Acts Benefits 0 0 0 0.01 0.008 0 Disability Living Allowance (Care) 0 0 0 0 8 5.4 Disability Living Allowance (Mobility) 0 0 0 0 7 7.6 Disability Working Allowance 0.02 0.05 0.08 0.1 0.2 0.1 Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance 0.03 0.06 0.06 0.08 0.05 0.03 Total 81.9 110.1 135.1 145.5 170.9 95.6 Notes:
Figures supplied by the Compensation Recovery Unit
Figures are provisional and subject to change.
Figure for the current year are to September 1998 inc.
230W(3) what were total repayments to the Compensation Recovery Unit in the current year and each of the five previous years. [58409]
§ Mr. TimmsReform of the Compensation Recovery scheme took place on 6 October 1997. The compensator is now liable for the repayment of benefits paid as a consequence of an accident, injury or disease. The reforms also mean that compensation for pain and suffering will not be recovered.
The administration of the Compensation Recovery Unit took place on 6 October 1997. The compensator is now liable for the repayment of benefits paid as a consequence of an accident, injury or disease. The reforms also mean that compensation for pain and suffering will not be recovered.
The administration of the Compensation Recovery Unit is a matter for Peter Mathison, the Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Alexis Cleveland to Mr. Tony Worthington, dated 10 November 1998.
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked Peter Mathison to reply to your recent Parliamentary Questions. The questions ask about the level of benefits repaid to the Compensation Recovery Unit as a result of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997, a breakdown of the levels of repayment in each of the past five years, and what were the total repayments in the current and the last five years. As Mr. Mathison is away from the office on leave, I will reply.It is estimated that £159 million has been repaid to the Compensation Recovery Unit as a result of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997.A breakdown of the levels of repayment and the total repayments is given in the table.I hope you find this reply helpful.