Debate on bill on Friday, 5 February 2010, in the House of Lords, led by Baroness Quin. The answering member was Lord Tunnicliffe.

Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill [HL]

Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 717 c454-63
Session: 2009-10
Legislative stage: Second reading
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill (HL).
Thursday, 19 November 2009
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Proceeding contributions: Baroness Quin | 717 c462-3 (Link to this contribution) I understand the noble Lord’s point. Without having a clear idea of the potential number of cases, i...; Lord Henley | 717 c462 (Link to this contribution) One reason for my expressing considerable caution is the whole problem of potential costs. My unders...; Baroness Quin | 717 c462 (Link to this contribution) Indeed. I accept that point. There seems to be a link between those people who have very thick pleur...; Baroness Quin | 717 c461-2 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I am grateful for the three contributions to the debate that we have heard and for the sup...; Lord Addington | 717 c462 (Link to this contribution) I was merely trying to say that if the condition can be seen as an indication of further problems oc...; Lord Henley | 717 c458-60 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I welcome the fact the noble Baroness, Lady Quin, has introduced this Bill, which deals wi...; Lord Tunnicliffe | 717 c460-1 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Quin on securing a Second Reading debate on this impor...; Baroness Quin | 717 c454-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, this Bill appeared in the previous Session in another place, where the Member in charge wa...; Lord Addington | 717 c457-8 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I have heard of pleural plaques on several occasions, but was never clear exactly what the...; Baroness Quin | 717 c454 (Link to this contribution) Moved By That the Bill be read a second time.
Subjects: Compensation Costs Asbestosis Asbestos Liability Insurance Industrial diseases Industrial injuries Mesothelioma Scotland Pleural plaques
Legislation: Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill (HL) 2009-10
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Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill [HL]

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