ACTION MESOTHELIOMA DAY

Early day motion 2056, tabled 11 July 2011 by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 42 members.

That this House congratulates the many asbestos support groups throughout the country who on 1 July 2011 came together to remember the thousands of people who have died of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related disease for which there is no cure; expresses concern that the British mesothelioma death rate is the highest in the world; is concerned at thisand the rising number of deaths of teachers and other support workers working inschools due tothe large number of schools which still contain asbestos; commends the work of the Asbestos in Schools Group; and calls on the Government to adopt US-style policies of disclosure with local authorities and governors, providing an annual update to parents and teachers on the condition and management of asbestos in schools.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.