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Asbestos-Related Diseases

Volume 229: debated on Wednesday 21 July 1993

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To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many recorded cases there were of the diseases mesothelioma, asbestosis and bilateral diffuse pleural thickening in each year since 1988 in England and Wales; and within each figure, what percentage was female.

[holding answer 20 July 1993]: The information is not available in the form requested. Such information as is available from the Department of Social Security is contained in the following table:

MesotheliomaAsbestosisBilateral diffuse pleural thickening
TotalPer cent. FemaleTotalPer cent. FemaleTotalPer cent. Female
1988406n/a160n/a109n/a
1989386n/a193n/a104n/a
199040932163124nil
199146142622127nil
1992474325831292
The information is based on claims for industrial injuries disablement benefit subsequently referred to a medical boarding centre situated in England or Wales.The percentage figure for females is not available for 1988 and 1989.