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Written question asked by Lord Dixon (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Friday, 16 May 2008.


Compensation: Pleural Plaque

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 21 April (WA 227), what representations they have received since the Law Lords' judgment on pleural plaques on 10 October 2007; and whether they will announce their response to the judgment while the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill is before Parliament.
Answer

The Government have received a wide range of representations since the Law Lords' judgment on 17 October 2007 from people diagnosed with pleural plaques, trades unions, the legal profession, the insurance industry and others with an interest. We are committed to consulting on the way forward, and hope to be in a position formally to announce next steps in the next two or three weeks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3392; 701 c153-4WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
Compensation: Pleural Plaque
Monday, 21 April 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Compensation House of Lords Industrial diseases Judgements Pleural plaques
Link
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