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Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Jim Sheridan (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 17 May 2006 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Engagements

Question
My right hon. Friend might be aware of the recent decision by the Law Lords to limit the amount of compensation for workers suffering from asbestos-related diseases and to their families. That decision will be devastating for thousands of workers and families throughout the United Kingdom. Will my right hon. Friend, or the appropriate Minister, agree to meet a small delegation of like-minded colleagues to explore the options for dealing with this outrageous decision taken by people who do not live in the real world?
Answer

I understand my hon. Friend’s concern, and I would be very happy to meet him and his delegation to discuss the matter.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
446 c993 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compensation Asbestos Industrial diseases Levels
Link
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