Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Review The Number Of Asbestos-Linked Lung Cancers
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824 signatures
What the petition asks
The HSE states that the ratio of mesothelioma deaths to other asbestos-related deaths is 1 to 1. Some research suggests that deaths from asbestos linked lung cancer are much greater than deaths from mesothelioma. We believe this may hide the scale of UK asbestos deaths and current asbestos risks.
By reviewing and reporting the true scale of the problem, it is hoped that asbestos management policy may be overhauled.
Timeline
| 22 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
824
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
22 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.