TREATMENT OF ASBESTOS VICTIMS

Early day motion 1204, tabled 13 May 2003 by Michael Clapham (Labour). Signed by 86 members.

That this House is concerned to learn that last year some 4,000 people died in the UK from cancers caused by exposure to asbestos; is aware that it is predicted this figure will rise significantly over the next 15 to 20 years; is alarmed that victims of the fatal fibre are often marginalised, ignored and receive insufficient medical attention; and calls on the Department of Health to evaluate new treatments available to victims in other countries and develop a co-ordinated and integrated approach to research and treatment of UK victims.

Signatures by party: Labour 63, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.