FOI reference: FOI-2023-1632

You asked

Could you kindly supply if possible the number of former Mineworkers in receipt of DWP industrial injury’s/disease for the last 5 years?

We said

Thank you for your query regarding former mineworkers in receipt of DWP industrial injury's/disease. 

We hold limited information regarding detailed DWP benefits, which does not include information of the type you have requested. We also do not collect this information through our surveys.

You may find the most suitable source of information is the DWP publication on Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits, or from the DWP contacts associated with that publication. If you have any queries about this information, please contact the DWP directly.