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"We recognise the discrepancy between English and Scottish law on bereavement awards," she said.

"The English award is fixed by statute and awarded only to spouses.

The Scottish system is more flexible, and reflects the devastating effect of asbestos disease on families and communities.

"We believe that the English system needs to be changed to bring the awards into line with Scotland.

"In England, bereavement awards are paid by the defendants in a successful claim, but are fixed by law.

They do not only apply to "Any imbalance is unjust and cannot continue." He claimed £10,000 was a "derisory sum" for the grief caused by the death of a close family member.

Mr McFall said: "Whole fa...

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