Motion text
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 (23)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 November 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 November 2023
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
22 November 2023
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 November 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
22 November 2023
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
22 November 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
23 November 2023
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2023
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2023
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
27 November 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 November 2023
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 November 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
29 November 2023
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 November 2023
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 November 2023
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
30 November 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 December 2023
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 December 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2023
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2023
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 February 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.