§ Mr. CummingsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects the second test centre for claimants for compensation for chronic bronchitis and emphysema to be established in Durham; and if he will make a statement. [120399]
§ Mrs. LiddellThere is currently a spirometry test centre based at the Miners Offices in Durham City. The centre is fully resourced and equipped to perform assessments for the Medical Assessment Process. There are no plans at present to open a second centre in Durham. The situation will be kept under review.