The British construction union, Ucatt, has expressed concerns about the government in the United Kingdom. It seems that the government is not anticipated to compensate the thousands of construction workers who are victims of asbestos poisoning.

Seven months ago the government promised to compensate all Pleural Plaques sufferers, however they have yet to do so. Pleural Plaques are scarring on the lungs which increase the risk of Mesothelioma.

Ucatt’s fears come as the Government has still not responded to the consultation on restoring compensation to pleural plaques sufferers, seven months after they promised to do so.

The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, even went out of his way to twice promise an early resolution to the Pleural Plaques compensation issue, however he has yet to fulfill his promises.

The general secretary of Ucatt, Alan Ritchie, was quoted stating, “These constant delays in responding to the consultation are becoming decidedly sinister. Thousands of ordinary working class people have had their health needlessly damaged by breathing in asbestos. The Government’s delay and inaction is increasing their suffering.”