HC Deb 08 January 2003 vol 397 c246WS
John Mann

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the average delay between a current or former miner agreeing to a final settlement payment for industrial disease and receiving it was in the last 12 months(a) in the UK, (b) in the East Midlands and (c) in Bassetlaw. [88976]

Mr. Wilson

The figures in the table are the number of days between the Department's claim handler's, IRISC, receiving the acceptance letter and the final payment being made.

I understand my hon. Friend has indicated to the Department that he no longer requires these figures for the East Midlands.

COPD VWF
Expedited Payment Full and Final Offer Full and Final Offer
UK 8 Days 9 Days 4 Days
Bassetlaw 6 Days 7 Days 4 Days