Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance his Department provides to unsuccessful applicants for industrial injuries disablement benefit on the services offered by the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council where mandatory reconsideration is not appropriate.

Anyone who is unsuccessful in claiming industrial injuries disablement benefit may seek a mandatory reconsideration of their claim. Where our decision is upheld, we provide information on the option to appeal that decision to Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service.

The Department does not routinely advise claimants to approach the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council, as it is not the Council’s role to consider individual appeals. However, if an individual feels that there is a strong case to update the list of prescribed diseases or occupations, they may contact the Council to seek a review of the relevant eligibility rules.

Information on the Council’s role and how to contact them is readily available via the Gov.uk website.