§ Mr. PurchaseTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes she plans to make to the Inward Missions Scheme following the review by UK Trade and Investment; when the changes will come into effect; and if she will make a statement. [140149]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienChanges resulting from the review of the Inward Missions Scheme are still under consideration. Decisions are expected soon, and all organisations that have been involved in the Scheme
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Wales Scotland Notts, Derbys &Leics Yorkshire North East Midlands South/South East Respiratory disease Total claims received (£) 55,000 20,000 20,000 116,500 79,500 20,000 7,000 Full and final settlements (£) 20,000 5,000 7,000 29,000 19,000 3,000 2,000 Total Damages paid (£ million) 273 66 49 259 197 25 20 VWF Total claims received (£) 21,000 11,000 22,000 60,000 45,500 5,000 4,000 Full and final settlements (£) 11,000 4,000 11,000 24,000 21,000 3,000 2,000 Total Damages paid (£ million) 112 62 123 340 325 26 25 over recent years, and all those that were consulted as part of the review, will be informed. Any changes will be phased in from 1 April 2004.