asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Answer by the Prime Minister on 12 March (HC Deb, col. 276) on action to be taken with regard to compensation for pleural plaque sufferers, how much progress has been made since the Law Lords' ruling on pleural plaque compensation on 17 October. [HL3029]

The House of Lords judgment on pleural plaques raises very complex issues. We understand the anxiety that is experienced by people who have been exposed to dangerous substances like asbestos, and who have been told they have pleural plaques. We are currently giving serious consideration to all the representations which have been made to us, and are actively exploring how people who have pleural plaques as a result of exposure to asbestos might be supported. We aim to announce our response as soon as we have analysed all the options.