HC Deb 01 March 2004 vol 418 c652W
Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps she is taking to deal with claims for compensation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease received after the deadline. [156516]

Nigel Griffiths

Claims for compensation for respiratory disease received after the scheme deadline of 31 March 2004 will be dealt with under common law.

So far 4,506 claims have been made in my right hon. Friend's area. I encourage anyone else who may be eligible to claim before 31 March.