To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what discussions have taken place with Capita on the outsourcing of miners' compensation claims to India. (154943)

Capita made their initial proposal regarding off-shoring in 2006 since when detailed discussions have taken place with the Department. In reviewing the proposal, the Department was keen to ensure the stability of the Coal Health compensation process, taking into account the challenges associated with completing the compensation schemes over the next 18 months.