This morning I secured a debate in Westminster Hall about supporting coalfield communities and diagnosis of Pneumoconiosis for former coal miners. This is an issue which will affect many people in our community and I asked Government to commit to a better system of diagnosis and support.

The Minister from the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP was keen to work with me, and with my colleague Mark Spencer who has also raised this issue, to bring the bodies involved together and committed to making that discussion happen. I'm looking forward to taking this forward with her to get a better deal for my constituents.

Tuesday 13th March 2018

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