Asbestos-related lung cancer

Early day motion 89, tabled 21 November 2023 by Martin Docherty (Scottish National Party). Signed by 23 members.

That this House is concerned that sufferers of asbestos-related lung cancer are denied full compensation if they are unable to trace all their former employers whose negligence contributed to the disease; recognises that the number of people affected is small, but the impact on their lives and the lives of their families can be devastating; is aware that section 3 of the Compensation Act 2006 allows sufferers of mesothelioma in these circumstances to receive full compensation; further recognises that mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer are similar diseases which are often difficult to distinguish, even with expert medical evidence; believes that sufferers of asbestos-related lung cancer should have their right to full compensation protected by legislation; and urges the Government to introduce legislation similar to section 3 of the Compensation Act 2006 for suffers of asbestos-related lung cancer.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 10, Labour 4, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.