ABI: Government action on pleural plaques should focus on education

Wednesday, 9 July 2008 12:00 AM

Commenting on today's publication of a pleural plaques consultation paper by the Ministry of Justice, Nick Starling, Director of General Insurance and Health at the Association of British Insurers, said:

"The way forward must be through education to reassure and allay the concerns of people with pleural plaques. The insurance industry wants to work with the Government to achieve this. Legislation is not the answer. Pleural plaques are symptomless, do not impact on a person's health, and do not develop into asbestos-related diseases. "

- ENDS -

Notes for Editors

1. Enquiries to:
Jonathan French 020 7216 7392 (Mobile: 07958 330 480)
Malcolm Tarling 020 7216 7410 (Mobile: 07776 147 667)
Erfan Hussain 020 7216 7411 (Mobile: 07712 841 184)
Kelly Ostler-Coyle 020 7216 7415 (Mobile: 07968 364 302)

2. The ABI is the trade association for Britain's insurance industry. Its nearly 400 member companies provide over 94% of the insurance business in the UK. It represents insurance companies to the Government, and to the regulatory and other agencies, and is an influential voice on public policy and financial services issues. ABI member companies hold up to a sixth of all investments traded on the London Stock Exchange, on behalf of millions of pensioners and savers.

3. An ISDN line is available for broadcasts.

Copies of all ABI news releases, together with other information from the Association, can be seen on our website http://www.abi.org.uk

    Tags:

Disclaimer: Press releases published on this page are from key opinion formers who promote their organisation's activities by subscribing to a campaign site within politics.co.uk. politics.co.uk does not endorse, edit, or attempt to balance the opinions expressed on this page. The content of press releases are wholly the responsibility of the originating company or organisation.

Related stories

Education quangos should be abolished

Quangos now consume at least £34 billion of public money a year

Abolishing education quangos would save the government over £600 million a year, right-wing thinktank the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) has found.

Sex education 'should be compulsory'

Sex education 'should be compulsory'

Sex education must become compulsory in schools, a government-backed report will say.

Government pleased by OECD education comparison

Miliband promises action on post-16 participation

The Schools Minister David Miliband has welcomed the publication of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) report on international education.

Parents 'should be more involved' in drugs education

Politics.co.uk

Drugs education in schools in England and Wales has generally improved since 1997, a new report from Ofsted says.

Brown urges action on education gender gap

Gordon Brown launches review into underachievement among boys

Gordon Brown last night called for action to tackle underachievement among boys, warning there was a real risk of a generation of young men being left behind.

Government should become 'a parent'

Government as parent?

A report calling on the government to take a hands-on role in the parenting of disadvantaged children has been published by a committee of MPs.

Johnson: Children should be in education until 18

Children could be forced to stay in school until they are 18

Britain's children should remain in education until they are 18-years-old, education secretary Alan Johnson has said.

Government 'hiding' tuition fees plans in education bill

The education bill aims to promote dicipline in school, but contains clauses on tuition fees too

The government has been accused of "hiding" controversial tuition fee proposals in a bill on classroom behaviour.

Scottish government to enhance post-16 education

Post-16 education gets boost north of the border

The Scottish National party (SNP) has launched a new post-16 continuing education strategy today, pitting itself against London's policy.

NUT: Government have direction wrong over education system

NUT: Government have direction wrong over education system

Christine Blower, the general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, criticises direction of government.

comments comments

Related Opinion Former Press Releases

NUT: “It should not be up to the Government to decide which exams are of more merit than others"

Commenting on the implementation of the recommendations from the Wolf Report on qualifications, as set out by the Government today, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said:

PCS: Government should invest to improve HMRC efficiency

The government has acknowledged concerns raised by the Treasury select committee about a problem with leadership in Revenue and Customs but the continuing drive to cut staff will only worsen the situation, says PCS.

ABI: Insurers lodge appeal against Scottish judgement on pleural plaques

Four major insurance companies have lodged an appeal against the recent judgment concerning The Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009.

Special event coverage

ESRC logo

Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences

Evidence-based policy should not be a radical concept. It needs to be celebrated.

ESRC logo

Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.

Opinion Former Events

NHF: Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2012

This flagship event is a forum for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network with each other and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media, political and housing backgrounds. It takes place in Park Plaza Victoria, London.

TACT: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): how to support affected children

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an incurable lifelong condition arising from brain damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. However, if diagnosed, the right strategies can transform the lives of those affected. This new Guardian Social Care Network half-day seminar in association with TACT Fostering and Adoption will explain the condition and show what can be done to help.

bpas: Abortion in the US: Popularity, Politics and Practice

We often hear of the ‘Americanisation’ of abortion politics in the UK, but unpicking the substantive threats to women’s reproductive rights in the US can be a challenge. The 2012 bpas public lecture will explore the current state of abortion politics in the US and, at a time when abortion appears increasingly politicised in the UK, reflect on what lessons can be drawn by those keen to protect women’s reproductive autonomy elsewhere.

Cogent SSC: UK Nuclear Skills Awards - 22nd March 2012

The UK Nuclear Awards is steadily becoming an anticipated annual event in the Nuclear calendar. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Cogent Sector Skills Council are preparing to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards Evening for the industry.

BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference

This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.

Take the Gold Challenge for St Dunstan's

We provide lifelong support for blind and visually impaired ex-Service men and women. You can help give more blind heroes an independent future by taking the Gold Challenge

Newsletter sign up

By signing-up you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.

Unsubscribe