Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 69221

Asbestos: Health and Safety

Tabled: 21 July 2025
Answered: 1 September 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many asbestos-related deaths have occurred in England in the last year; and what steps the Health and Safety Executive is taking to help reduce the number of asbestos-related deaths in England.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Government recognises the devasting impact on those who have asbestos related disease and their families. In total, there were over 4000 deaths due to asbestos-related diseases in England in 2023, the latest year for which statistics are available, du...
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