UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0424
Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to improve how people suffering from asbestosrelated illnesses can claim financial compensation. Asbestos is a dangerous material that was widely used in buildings and products; this bill would make it fairer and simpler for victims to get money from those responsible for their exposure, particularly in cases where the original source is unclear or the responsible company no longer exists.
Presented by Mr Andrew Dismore.
HybridLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote491 MPs
41% Ayes · 20159% Noes · 290
The democratic gap
59% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading24 Apr 2009
- Committee stage1 Jul 2009
- Report stage16 Oct 2009
- 3rd reading16 Oct 2009
Lords
- 1st reading19 Oct 2009
- 2nd reading