DIANNE WILLMORE AND COURT OF APPEAL

Early day motion 2158, tabled 27 October 2009 by Paul Rowen (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House is extremely saddened by the death of Dianne Willmore from mesothelioma; notes the outcome of her case as heard in the Civil Court of Appeal on 14 October 2009; welcomes this landmark ruling which will enable pupils exposed to asbestos whilst at school to be awarded damages from negligent councils should they contract mesothelioma; regrets that her death renders the decision too late to improve her own life; and looks forward to further victims of mesothelioma being able to use Dianne's case as a basis for redress in the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.