Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Michael Clapham (Labour), on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 108 members in total.

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REQUEST TO EXAMINE SOLICITORS' FEE STRUCTURE IN MINING HEALTH CLAIMS

That this House is appalled to learn of the widespread deceitful practice operated by some firms of solicitors dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and vibration white finger compensation claims for former miners and their families whereby deductions are taken from the interim and final settlement payments, some amounting to as much as ??8,000, despite the fact that all the legal costs are met by the Department of Trade and Industry under the terms of the handling agreement negotiated by solicitors representing both sides; and calls on the Law Society of England, Wales and the Law Society of Scotland to advise members that the dishonest practice is undermining their professional reputation and any such deductions made must be repaid in full.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

94 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Compensation Fees and charges Legal costs Industrial injuries Mining Solicitors

Link

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