The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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The full bill · Parliament publications

Silica Dust (Exposure) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to make provision about the prevention, monitoring and reporting of silicosis and other lung diseases caused by occupational exposure to silica dust; to make provision about a programme of screening for silicosis; to introduce certain requirements and prohibitions on working practices associated with exposure to silica dust, including a prohibition on the dry-cutting of high-silica engineered stone; to make provision about the role of the Health and Safety Executive in relation to occupational exposure to silica dust; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Liz JarvisLiberal DemocratEastleigh

Publications

Parliament has not published documents for this bill. That’s common for older Private Members’ Bills that never reached committee, money bills, and bills withdrawn before debate.

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