Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 101550

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Textiles

Tabled: 18 December 2025
Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what evidence is required for a former textile worker to demonstrate eligibility for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit where (a) exposure occurred several decades ago and (b) the employer has sin

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) may be payable to individuals who become disabled because of an accident at work or develop an illness because of their job. Accidents and diseases arising from self-employment are excluded.There are several ...

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