Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Silicosis
Commons · Question 5635 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Ayoub Khan
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to fast-track Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit claims for workers diagnosed with advanced silicosis in line with arrangements for mesothelioma sufferers.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 22 Jun 2026
The Department recognises the serious impact that silicosis can have on those affected and their families. We are carefully considering the recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council on silicosis, including how best to identify and prio...