Compensation: Pleural Plaque

Lord Dixon
asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 21 April (WA 227), what representations they have received since the Law Lords' judgment on pleural plaques on 10 October 2007; and whether they will announce their response to the judgment while the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill is before Parliament. [HL3392]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)
The Government have received a wide range of representations since the Law Lords' judgment on 17 October 2007 from people diagnosed with pleural plaques, trades unions, the legal profession, the insurance industry and others with an interest. We are committed to consulting on the way forward, and hope to be in a position formally to announce next steps in the next two or three weeks.