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Correspondence (chiefly with IIAC officials, MPs, clients) and papers. Also includes correspondence with Nick Wikeley and Dr R M Rudd.

Covers review of prescription for industrial injuries disablement benefits (asbestos-related diseases) in the mid-1990s, reform of social security in the mid 1980s, changes over time in the wording of form BI 100 (Pn) and DHSS NI 226, rules of claims, difficulties caused by the DHSS administration, lung cancer without asbestosis and the effects of chrysotile asbestos, etc.

Includes copies of

• IIAC ‘Periodic report’ 1993, 1990
• IIAC (1991) ‘The industrial injuries scheme and the self-employed in construction and agriculture: a consultation paper'
• ‘Reform of social security: programme for action’ (Cmnd 9691)

Correspondence and papers re reform of the industrial injuries scheme (Cmnd 8402). Includes:

• DHSS discussion documents, draft papers and press releases 1980-1982
• some press reports 1979-1982
• correspondence between Nancy Tait, DHSS, solicitors and reporters, spring 1982
• invitation from the DHSS for Nancy Tait to attend a meeting of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC), February 1982, and transcripts of her contributions
• SPAID commentary on asbestos-related diseases where asbestos is not present, submitted in response to a request for information received from the IIAC, January 1982
• copy of typescript by Alan Walker (June 1980) 'Industrial injuries compensation: the case for reforming the industrial injuries scheme', precirculated for the Disability Alliance Conference 'The industrial injuries scheme: is there a need for change?', Imperial College, London, 13 June 1980 (see link below)
• copy of DHSS discussion paper (February 1980) 'Industrial injuries compensation - a discussion document'
• correspondence between Nancy Tait and the IIAC, 1978-1979, introducing the newly founded SPAID

The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) is an independent statutory body which advises the Government on the industrial injuries scheme.

Papers and correspondence with and re HSE consultative document for revised Asbestos Regulations and an Approved Code of Practice (CD 205), in particular re the proposal to remove asbestos-containing textured decorative coatings from the licensing regime. Includes

• extensively annotated copy of Kevin Walkin and Geoff Lloyd (2006) 'A comparison of risks from different materials containing asbestos'
• copy of response to CD 205 by Adrian K Watson
• copy of summary of responses to CD 205 received
• copy of Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) document 'Questions raised and HSE's response following consultation on the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006'
• summary of responses to CD 205 to be discussed at a stakeholder meeting on 4 April 2006
• Nancy Tait's comments and response to CD 205
• minutes of meeting of the All Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health Asbestos Sub-Committee, 22 November 2005
• various versions of minutes of stakeholder meeting to discuss HSE proposals to implement the amendments to the Asbestos Worker Protection Directive (AWPD), 11 August 2005
• Nancy Tait's comments on the stakeholder meeting of 11 August 2005

Paper and correspondence with and re HSE proposals to amend the control of asbestos at work (CAW) regulations. Includes

• correspondence with the HSE, in particular Jeanie Cruickshank and Carole Grainger
• Nancy Tait's comments on HSE consultative document CD 159 (2000) on 'Proposals for amendments to the control of asbestos at work (CAW) regulations 1987 [etc]'
• copy of House of Commons Research Paper 99/81 (5 October 1999) 'Asbestos'
• OEDA response to HSE consultative document CD 140 (1998) on 'Proposed amendments to the asbestos (prohibitions) regulations 1992'
• OEDA response to HSE consultative document CD 129 (1998) on 'Proposals for amendments to the asbestos regulations and supporting approved codes of practice'; also responses by GMB (General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trade Union) and by John Flanagan (Liverpool and District Victims of Asbestos Support Group)

End matter is copies of scientific and legal papers including

• excerpt from J Addison & L S T Davies (1990) ‘Analysis of amphibole asbestos in chrysotile and other minerals’
• extract from memorandum of law of plaintiff, Chase Manhattan Bank v. Turner & Newall plc and Turner & Newall Ltd, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 1989
• copy of typescript G W Crockford & D Gazzi (1983) ‘Airborne asbestos dust survey of the Lisson Green flats: final report’
• copy of 1981 announcement of HSC asbestos scheme
• copy of William J Campbell et al. (1979) ‘Relationship of mineral habit to size characteristics for tremolite cleavage fragments and fibers’, Bureau of Mines Report of Investigation

Paper and correspondence with and re HSE proposals to amend the control of asbestos at work regulations (CAWR). Includes

• correspondence with Michael Clapham and other MPs, including re the work of journalist Christopher Booker
• excerpts from Hansard reports of relevant debates
• printout of Statutory Instrument No 2675 'Control of asbestos at work regulations 2002'

Correspondence re the legality of second hand sales of asbestos sheets, 1997-2000. Includes extensive excerpts from Hansard report of the parliamentary debate on methods of monitoring asbestos, December 1981, with multiple references to SPAID's work.

Correspondence and papers relating to Financial Services Authority (FSA) 'Consultation paper 108: financial services compensation scheme: draft transitional rules'.

Includes

• correspondence with Tony Worthington, MP, and other members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health Asbestos Sub-committee
• Nancy Tait's commentary on the draft transitional rules
• copy of FSA (July 2000) 'Consultation paper 58: financial services compensation scheme draft rules'

Correspondence (with the SPAID trustees) and papers, among them IYPD News, press releases, promotional material, information leaflets and posters.

Invitations, replies and other correspondence re the launch of the SPAID fellowship (“for those disabled by industry, their family and friends”).

In reverse chronological order and by theme (‘o/s London’, ‘monthly mtgs’, ‘concerts’, ‘thank you letters’, ‘attendance’, ‘replies’, ‘fellowship membership’, ‘individual invitations’, etc). Includes copy of the SPAID 'Compensation leaflet' and textile sample, for a potential SPAID Fellowship tie.

Two posters for the inaugural occasion at St Barnabas, Bethnal Green, on 20 June 1981 promised "advice, tea, music, table tennis".

Colour photographs of Nancy Tait celebrating with her fellow asbestos critics at St Barnabas, London, ?2005.

Various versions of address lists.

Correspondence re the distribution of Cancer Prevention Society, Glasgow (CPSG) pamphlets after the CPSG was dissolved, 1989-1990. Includes a set of the pamphlets.

Copies of letters to Scottish politicians.

Correspondence with and re Justice for Asbestos Victims (JAV) Northern Ireland and the BBC Northern Ireland, 2003-2006. Also earlier historic documentation on asbestos in Belfast.