§ Judy MallaberTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many cases have been lodged by former miners living in Amber Valley for compensation for vibration white finger. [123939]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Department's claims handling agents have registered 880 claims from former miners living in the Amber Valley region, centring on the towns of Alfreton, Heanor and Ripley, for vibration white finger. Of these the Department has settled 102 claims and made interim payments to a further 80, totalling over £900,000.