Exception in respiratory (industrial disease or illness) cases

Part of Surrogate Parents (Leave, Pay and Allowance Arrangements) – in the House of Commons at 9:00 pm on 17 April 2012.

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Photo of Andrew Percy Andrew Percy Conservative, Brigg and Goole 9:00, 17 April 2012

A number of my constituents who worked on the docks in Goole and in power stations have been affected by this illness. There seems to be a lot of confusion in this debate. For simplicity’s sake, will the Minister say whether my constituents who worked at the docks and who are suffering from this awful disease will receive more or less money in compensation under the Government’s proposals than they receive at the moment?