Boost for victims.MOVES to restore compensation bids for asbestos victims took a major step forward yesterday. A private members Bill aimed at allowing those with lung condition pleural Pleural Pleural refers to the pleura or membrane that enfolds the lungs. Mentioned in: Pneumothorax pleural emanating from or pertaining to the pleura. plaques to sue has passed through t h e Commons and will now move on to the Lords. Paisley and Renfrewshire North MP Jim Sheridan, a longtime campaigner on the issue, said: "I am delighted." Pleural plaques victims lost the right to compensation following a Law Lords ruling two years ago. The condition often leads on to the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma Mesothelioma Definition Mesothelioma is an uncommon disease that causes malignant cancer cells to form within the lining of the chest, abdomen, or around the heart. Its primary cause is believed to be exposure to asbestos. . CAPTION(S): DELIGHT: Sheridan |
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