All Party Parliamentary Group On Occupational Safety And Health
Chair: Michael Clapham MP
Hon Pres: Lord Hunt of Wirral
Hon Secretary: Nigel Evans MP
Vice Chairs:
Andrew Dismore MP
Michael Hancock MP
David Hamilton MP
Agenda:
Asbestos Update
3:15 to 6:00 pm, Wednesday, 14 May 2007
Objectives:
This meeting of MPs and invited guests is intended to:
- Keep asbestos high on the UK agenda
- Explore asbestos issues in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland comparing common problems and identifying solutions
- Examine UK asbestos developments in light of news from abroad
Agenda:
3:15pm - Welcome: Michael Clapham MP, Chair of All Party Parliamentary Occupational Safety and Health Group
3:25pm - The Work of Mesothelioma UK: Liz Darlison
Mesothelioma UK
3:40pm - Improving Outcomes for Patients with Malignant Mesothelioma:
Dr. Michael Peake, Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine,Glenfield Hospital, Leicester
3:55pm - UK Treatment Challenges: Dr. John Edwards
4:15pm - Asbestos Diseases Research in Australia: Dr. Bruce Robinson
Director, National Centre for Asbestos-Related Diseases (Australia)
4:45pm - Asbestos & UK Teachers: Barry Fawcett
Assistant Secretary, National Union of Teachers
5:00pm - Compensation for T&N's Asbestos Claims:
Jamie Gleave, Kroll
5:40pm - Question and Answer Session: Michael Clapham MP
6:00pm - Seminar Ends