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Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Friday, 8 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on progress made on the review of compensation arrangements for service and ex service personnel suffering from asbestos-related illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos prior to 1987.
Answer

Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on progress made on the review of compensation arrangements for service and ex-service personnel suffering from asbestos-related illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos prior to 1987. [94427] Mr. Spellar: The review to which my hon. Friend refers is nearing completion. I hope to be able to meet him and other interested colleagues soon to discuss the findings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94427; 336 c420W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Compensation Armed forces Asbestos Industrial diseases Veterans