Compensation Bill [Lords]

With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 6—Mesothelioma Compensation Board— ‘(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations establish a body known as the Mesothelioma Compensation Board. (2) Regulations made under this section shall make provision as to the functions and powers of the Board.’. New clause 7— Asymptomatic chemical exposure— ‘The lodging in the body of a chemical or substance which may cause injury as a consequence of negligence or breach of statutory duty, shall give rise to a cause of action whether or not the lodging has caused symptoms at the time the action is commenced or brought to trial.’. New clause 8— Disapplication of Crown Proceedings Acts— ‘The Crown Proceedings Act 1947 and the Crown Proceedings (Armed Forces) Act 1987 shall not provide a defence to a claim brought after the Act came into force, in respect of injury caused by exposure to chemicals or substances occurring before that date but which did not manifest symptoms in the claimant until after that date.’. Government amendments Nos. 7 to 10.