§ David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of former coal miner claimants represented by each of the top 10 claims handlers have had their claims for(a) chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and (b) vibration white finger denied. [119520]
§ Mr. TimmsThe figures are:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Top 10 Solicitors 1 2Denials as a percentage of total offers Thompsons 11.86 Hugh James Ford Simey 9.38 UDM 18.34 Raleys 6.16 Mark Gilbert Morse 8.87 Beresfords 25.28 Browell Smith and Co. 5.89 Graysons 16.45 Watson Burton 6.11 Randall Lloyd Jenkins and Martin 12.00 1 Top 10 Solicitors are in descending order and based on total claims intimated. 2Denials and total offers are based on the last assessment made as reported in the COPD Weekly Statistics (lines 5.12 and 5.13 respectively).
VWF Top 10 Solicitors1 2Denials as a percentage of total offers UDM 30.92 Thompsons 27.39 Browell Smith and Co. 29.47 Raleys 19.51 Hugh James Ford Simey 23.95 Graysons 24.39 Watson Burton 24.74 Towells 20.62 Beresfords 44.72 Kidd and Spoor Harper 22.33 1 Top 10 Solicitors are in descending order and based on total claims intimated. Includes Group 3 denials for which solicitors can contend the denials by providing evidence in accordance with the Occupational Group Procedure.
§ Andy BurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many claims to date have been received from the Leigh, Makerfield and Wigan constituencies under the coal health compensation scheme for(a) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and (b) vibration white finger; and what percentage of those claims that have (i) received an interim payment, (ii) been fully settled and (iii) not been settled at all. [117936]