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Mesothelioma Bill [HL]

Before we move on, perhaps I can pick the Minister up on the words that he used a moment ago, that the Government do not have a liability. Is there not a plethora of cases where no liability exists? In most of the cases under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979, despite the fact that there was not a liability, the Government accepted their responsibility to help these people. The Minister may not be able to do it in the context of this Bill, but can he give me an assurance that he will look at this again in the future?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
745 c221GC 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
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