The Scottish Trades Union Congress has welcomed publication of the Damages Bill by the Scottish Executive which will seek to ensure that all those who suffer from mesothelioma, including the family of the victims, are properly compensated.
Ian Tasker, STUC Assistant Secretary said
“The current situation which compelled victims to choose to take compensation in life and deny their family financial security following their deaths was absurd”.
“This view is shared by the Scottish Executive and the STUC welcomes the publication of the Bill and the efforts of the Deputy Justice Minister, Hugh Hendry, in progressing this legislation as quickly as possible”.
This is significant milestone in the campaign by Clydeside Action on Asbestos, Clydebank Asbestos Group, and Asbestos Action Tayside support by Des McNulty MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Thompsons Solicitors and the trade union movement in Scotland”.
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For further information contact Ian Tasker 0141 337 8100