Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Silicosis
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to make silicosis a reportable disease under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.
- Answer
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On 7 April 2026, the Health and Safety Executive launched a consultation seeking views on expanding the requirements in the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, including reintroducing reports of pneumoconiosis, which includes silicosis. The consultation remains live until 30 June.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 5631
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Notifiable diseases Silicosis
- Legislation
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
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- 2026-06-09 11:17:34 +0100
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