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 Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Silicosis: Compensation and Social Security Benefits
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent consideration his Department has given to recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council on improving access to compensation and benefits for workers with silicosis.
- Answer
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The Department recognises the serious impact that silicosis can have on those affected and their families. We are carefully considering the recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council on silicosis, including how best to identify and prioritise claims where there is a clinical need. Any changes to current arrangements will be considered in light of that work.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 5636
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Compensation Industrial Injuries Advisory Council Standards Social security benefits Silicosis
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- 2026-06-22 17:49:22 +0100
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