MINERS' COMPENSATION AND SURFACE WORKERS

Early day motion 69, tabled 17 May 2005 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House calls on the Government to recognise that exposure to coal dust in various surface operations is equivalent to, and sometimes worse than, coal dust exposure underground; and calls for all surface workers claiming compensation to be given medical tests and paid compensation where due.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.