SERVICEMEN WITH ASBESTOS-RELATED ILLNESS

Early day motion 795, tabled 7 July 1999 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 54 members.

That this House recognises the contribution made to this country by thousands of former service personnel who are now suffering from asbestos-related illnesses because of the work they did while serving; further notes that the time between exposure to asbestos dust and the first signs of the disease is typically between 15 and 40 plus years; regrets that former service personnel whose exposure to asbestos dust and fibre was before 15th May 1987 are prevented from claiming compensation; and calls on the Government to introduce a compensation scheme for all former service personnel affected by illnesses caused by their exposure to asbestos during their service.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 17, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1.