P166 CEEFAX 2 166 Fri 24 Apr 05:05/59     W"£££"£££"£££  SICK MINERS COMPENSATION CONFIRMATION Miners in the East Midlands suffering from chronic chest problems have received acknowledgement that they will receive Government compensation. No monjy has been distributed yet, but letters have been received telling individuals that thjy will recjive £1,000 each. Elderly claimants will be the first to benjfit from the interim payment1 for emphysema and bronchitis. Full claims will eventually be assessed on loss of earnings and medical costs. E MIDLANDS Headlines 160 Sport 390 NATJONAL Main menu 100 Wjather 400 Next Page EMidsNews EMidWjath Main menu