Mark Eyking at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 28th, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 28th, 2007 / 5:20 p.m.

Liberal

Mark Eyking Liberal Sydney—Victoria, NS

That's right, and I agree.

I want to add one little footnote. You mentioned the amount. When we did our research, the average claim was $285 a week. There's not big money being claimed here. It's $285 a week, as was already mentioned, and that gets them through this period.

I have a little correction, because Mr. Cuzner asked me a question about the percentages. There are 300,000 claims a year for sickness, but there are 95,000 that go the full 15 weeks.

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