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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Levy 2021-22

25 January 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Chloe Smith Con Norwich North

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At a glance

Key points

  • The total levy for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme in 2021-22 is 22.0 million.
  • The levy is payable by active insurers by the end of March 2022.
  • Individual insurers will receive written notification of their share and payment arrangements.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the annual levy for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) in 2021-22.

Action requested

I announce that the total levy to be charged for 2021-22 is £22.0 million, payable by active insurers by the end of March 2022. Individual insurers will receive written notification of their share and payment arrangements.

Key facts

  • The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Levy Regulations require employers’ liability insurers to pay an annual levy based on market share.
  • The total amount of the levy for 2021-22 is £22.0 million, payable by active insurers by March 31, 2022.
  • Insurers will be notified in writing of their specific share and how it was calculated.
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