Workplace Report January 2004

Health & safety news

Asbestos campaign continues

The company that administers T&N, the bankrupt asbestos giant, is making millions in fees while sufferers receive nothing.

Kroll Buchler Phillips, the UK administrators for T&N since 1 October 2001, has charged £17 million in fees to date and their solicitors have charged £6 million.

Campaigners demonstrated in Manchester in November outside Kroll's headquarters. Tony Whitston said on behalf of the support groups, "We think this is another example of corporate greed at its worst."

For information on the campaign contact the Greater Manchester Hazards Centre on 0161 953 4037.