REQUEST TO EXAMINE SOLICITORS' FEE STRUCTURE IN MINING HEALTH CLAIMS (2)

Early day motion 291, tabled 15 December 2003 by Michael Clapham (Labour). Signed by 70 members.

That this House welcomes the initiative taken by the Department of Trade and Industry in writing to all solicitors dealing with coal health claims for vibration white finger and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease under cover of the Handling Agreement, asking that they adhere to the fee structure agreed by both sides and reimburse claimants any extra charge that they have levied or face the possibility of being removed from the Department's list of approved solicitors.

Signatures by party: Labour 57, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.