26. To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs what steps she has taken to ensure that people with mesothelioma are able to claim compensation through the courts. (100539)

The Government have legislated in the Compensation Act 2006 to help claimants suffering from mesothelioma to obtain the compensation to which they are entitled as quickly as possible. A person who has been negligently exposed to asbestos and has contracted mesothelioma, can now recover full compensation from any responsible person. In addition, a fast track process exists for mesothelioma claims in certain courts.