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<p>The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) is the scientific body with the
statutory role of advising Ministers on the list of prescribed diseases under the
Industrial Injures Disablement Benefit scheme. In particular, which diseases and occupations
should be prescribed for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit purposes.</p><p>IIAC
continually reviews the scientific literature to ascertain whether the necessary level
of proof may have become available with regard to diseases and occupations not currently
included or if further consideration is required in respect of those already listed.</p><p>IIAC
will revisit any subject if new, sound and consistent scientific evidence becomes
available. The Government will then give careful consideration to any advice the Council
may provide, and consider legislative proposals in the light of that advice.</p>
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