Mesothelioma Bill [Lords]

Part of Bills Presented — Driving Whilst Disqualified (Repeat Offenders) Bill – in the House of Commons at 8:15 pm on 2 December 2013.

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Photo of Kevan Jones Kevan Jones Shadow Minister (Defence) 8:15, 2 December 2013

Does my hon. Friend agree that there is at least some logic in that? The arbitrary date of 2010 is when the consultation started. The fact is that when that started in 2010, the companies knew about the liability. My hon. Friend has pointed out that they took the premiums and saved money by not paying out.