ASBESTOS IN HOMES

Early day motion 142, tabled 19 November 2009 by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 31 members.

That this House condemns the action of Testway Housing in Hampshire in failing to remove asbestos from as many as 60 homes in Romsey before a promised deadline; notes with concern reports that internal fans within the affected loft spaces are dispersing asbestos fibres around the houses; further notes with concern the detrimental impact of asbestos upon human health; and calls on Testway Housing to take appropriate action to remove all remaining asbestos from the affected properties immediately.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 9, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.