HL Deb 30 November 2000 vol 619 c169WA
Lord Hardy of Wath

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What has been the cost to date of the operation of the scheme of compensation of miners or former miners suffering from bronchitis and emphysema, excluding any payments to applicants. [HL4808]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

Costs, including the amount paid to solicitors, are £31.6 million.