MRC is making noises about compensation for goldmine workers. If this is successful maybe asbestos mines will be the next target. 1999 the Previous decision was changed after the intervention of Cape plc. The appeal was won in June 2000. Steering Group meeting in 2001 to review progress.
Financial provisions are inadequate.
Government progress is slow . Progress has been minimal. This indicates a lack of either will or capacity on the part of the absent departments in dealing with the issue. The committee will write to the Ministers of the recalcitrant departments to inform them of their departments inadequacies. The chairperson s personal opinion is that white asbestos is dangerous.