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 Democrat — Cheadle
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 TimmsIndustrial 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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