The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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In March, Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton announced proposals to provide fairer and faster compensation to all people diagnosed with the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. He was acting to address a long-standing injustice in the benefits system for industrial injuries for those exposed to asbestos outside the workplace.
By discarding the occupational link so that a lump-sum state benefit can be paid to everyone who develops mesothelioma, the Child Maintenance and Other Payments …
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