Heather Anderson
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“The support that Diane and her team provide is incredibly important to the men and women up and down the east coast of Scotland who find themselves suddenly diagnosed with asbestos-related conditions. They have supported hundreds of clients across Tayside over the past few years, almost half of whom live in Dundee.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“Many who do that work have personal experience from their own families. They stand with those affected, and their families, at the hardest and most traumatic of times. It is emotionally demanding, but vital, work. One testimonial about Asbestos Action that I read really stuck with me, and I want to share it today.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“I, too, thank Marie McNair for securing the debate and bringing this important motion to the chamber today. I start by stressing how important it is that we continue to raise awareness of mesothelioma.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“However, any application for industrial injuries disablement benefit requires a person to identify exactly where and when they were exposed to asbestos, which creates an additional barrier for those women in seeking some form of compensation.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“A few different charities work diligently across Scotland to support those living with conditions contracted due to exposure to asbestos. We have heard a lot today about the Clydebank Asbestos Group, but I want to focus on Asbestos Action in Dundee, a charity that supports those across the whole of the east coast who are living with asbes…”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“I will also take a moment to highlight the new generation of victims of this disease. Many of the new cases coming forward are women who did not work in industry but who were teachers, health workers and office workers.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗