Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallTuesday, 2 June 202616:00

Silica dust exposure in the workplace

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

A Westminster Hall debate on occupational silica dust exposure, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Liz Jarvis. The session will examine the health risks posed by silica dust inhalation in workplaces, workplace safety standards, and what action is needed to protect workers in affected industries.

Silica dust exposure causes serious and often irreversible lung diseases, including silicosis and lung cancer. The debate reflects concern that current protections may be inadequate, affecting thousands of workers in construction, stoneworking, foundries, and demolition across the UK. Better enforcement or regulation could prevent occupational disease and associated healthcare costs.

Health & NHS Jobs & Employment

MPs most likely to speak

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Shadow Health and Social Care — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, labour-market, economy-jobs (201 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: questioning, health: opposed, health: supportive (30pts)Voting record

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, labour-market, economy-jobs (110 times, 40pts); Known positions: technology: supportive, economy-jobs: supportive, economy-jobs: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Karin SmythLabour Party

Bristol South

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, labour-market, economy-jobs (159 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: neutral, health: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Stephen KinnockLabour Party

Aberafan Maesteg

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, labour-market, economy-jobs (157 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: neutral, health: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Dame Harriett BaldwinConservative and Unionist Party

West Worcestershire

Shadow Business and Trade — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Venue: 15 Westminster Hall debates (×0.7); Spoken on health, labour-market, economy-jobs (164 times, 28pts); Known positions: economy-jobs: opposed, fiscal-policy: opposed, economy-jobs: questioning (21pts); Committee: treasury committee (20pts)Voting record

Silica dust exposure in the workplace

MPs most likely to speak

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