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Written question asked by Tony Worthington (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 July 1994. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 1994 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
What is his policy in respect of reclaiming previously paid sickness benefits from sufferers from asbestos-related diseases who have won compensation through the courts; wht is basis for requiring sufferers from asbestosis and mesothelioma have to repay compenstion for industrial injury and for not requiring sufferers from pneumoconiosis to do so; and what is DSS policy in respect of pursuit of claims for repayment of sickness benefit from asbestosis sufferers after death if they win court cases for damages posthumously. - INcludes ref to 245 c147W.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
246 c183W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Compensation Asbestosis Industrial diseases Industrial diseases benefits Overpayments Personal injury Pneumoconiosis Social security benefits