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It affects more people than cervical cancer, and the death toll will double by 2020. Unfortunately, scientists believe that what they call the mesothelioma epidemic has not reached its peak.Mesothelioma is more than a medical condition.
It is not possible, in this bill, to repeal it as regards reserved services and activities, but that will follow in due course through UK legislation, as I have explained.I move amendment 22.
I propose that we write to the Minister for Environment and Rural Development about the concerns of Elaine Murray and Alex Fergusson and bring the matter back for the committee to follow up at a later date. What do you think about that?