Asbestos-related Lung Cancer Discussed at Westminster
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On 16th March 2026, Douglas McAllister MP called an Adjournment debate in the House of Commons about the Compensation Act 2006, and how it is currently inadequate in providing justice for victims of asbestos-related lung cancer.
Let’s explain a little bit of background. The Compensation Act 2006 was passed to ensure that anyone suffering from mesothelioma could be awarded full compensation from any one negligent employer, rather than having to pursue all former employers or their insurers for compensation. This was an important protection for mesothelioma sufferers, because it meant that they could still receive full compensation, even if some of their employers had gone out of business.
However, this law is not extended to those with asbestos-related lung cancer, which is a serious injustice. There have been numerous instances where people with asbestos-related lung cancer have missed out on significant sums of compensation because not all their previous employers or their insurers could be traced. If the Compensation Act 2006 also covered asbestos-related lung cancer, individuals and families suffering from the condition could be ensured the full compensation that they deserve.
At Clydebank Asbestos Group, we strongly believe that this law should be amended to include victims of asbestos-related lung cancer, as we believe they should be entitled to the same rights as mesothelioma sufferers. It is deeply unfair that people suffering from asbestos-related lung cancer because of negligent employers are often unable to secure the full compensation that they deserve.
We are grateful to Douglas McAllister MP for raising this issue in the House of Commons, and we are pleased to see that Sarah Sackman, Minister for Courts and Legal Services has agreed to meet with him and other relevant organisations to discuss how the law might be reviewed.
If you would like to read the debate transcript, see link below:
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