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Written question asked by Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2010. It was answered by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Pleural Plaques

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice with reference to the written ministerial statement of 25 February 2010, Official Report, columns 79-83WS, on pleural plaques, when he expects to announce the full details of the Pleural Plaques Former Claimants' Payment Scheme; who will be eligible for such payments; how the scheme will be operated; on what date he expects the scheme to be operational; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Detailed arrangements for the extra-statutory payment scheme on pleural plaques are in the process of being finalised and will be announced in due course. In the meantime, a helpline has been set up to provide information and advice for people inquiring as to whether they qualify for a payment under this scheme. The helpline number is 020 3334 3334.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c660W; 324846
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Compensation Pleural plaques
Link
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