Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2001. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 12 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, What recent discussions he has had with private sector insurers about the rehabilitation of workers. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent discussions he has had with private sector insurers about the rehabilitation of workers. [11705] Malcolm Wicks: We are introducing a Job Retention and Rehabilitation Pilot from next year which will help people at risk of losing their job due to illness or disability to stay in work. We consulted widely on the development of this pilot which attracted interest from a range of groups including insurers.

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