The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Industrial Death Benefit – 27 November 1986

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Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Industrial Death Benefit on 27th November 1986.

Mr. Dobson Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of deaths where the death certificate mentions mesothelioma result in awards of industrial death benefit.

Mr. Major [pursuant to his reply, 24 November, c. 138]: In 1984, the latest year for which figures are available, industrial death benefit was awarded in 39 per cent. of cases where mesothelioma was shown on the death certificate.