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Quicker financial help for asbestos sufferers is welcomed

...The new proposals would provide up-front financial support - within six weeks - to people who were previously not eligible, including those who were: Exposed to asbestos from a relative - from their overalls, for instance.

Exposed to asbestos environmentally - living near a factory using asbestos.

Self-employed.

Those unable to trace their exposure to asbestos.Colin Burgon, Labour MP for Elmet, said: "I am delighted that John Hutton has set out proposals to provide faster compensation to all people diagnosed with New legislation has also made sure that negligent employers can be held liable in all Yes No Related Articles: Victory for victims of asbestos in cash battle Lor...

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