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<p /> <p>As of 30 September 2014, there have been:</p><p> </p><p>a) 173 applications
to the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme</p><p>b) 88 payments made</p><p>c) 28 unsuccessful
applications</p><p> </p><p>The average payment as of 30 September 2014 is £125,000
(rounded to the nearest £1,000). Due to the low numbers of the Scheme applications
at this stage, it is not possible to disclose the actual highest and lowest payments,
as they could lead to individuals being identified.</p><p> </p><p>DWP will carry out
an annual review of the scheme as set out within the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment
Scheme Regulations 2014. The first report under this regulation will be published
on or before 30 November 2015. The report will set out the objectives intended to
be achieved by the scheme, include the level of take up, and assess the extent to
which those objectives have been achieved over the reporting period.</p>
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