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Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Textiles

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

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
18 Dec 2025
Target answer date
5 Jan 2026
Answer
12 Jan 2026 · 25 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 18 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    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

  2. 5 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 12 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    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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