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Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Levy 2023-24

31 January 2024

Proposing MP
Mims Davies Con
East Grinstead and Uckfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the levy required for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) to be paid by active employers' liability insurers in the UK.

Action Requested

I announce that the total levy amount for 2023-24 is £27.3 million, payable by active insurers by the end of March 2024. Insurers will receive written notifications detailing their share and payment requirements.

Key Facts

  • The total levy for 2023-24 is £27.3 million.
  • The levy must be paid by the end of March 2024.
  • Individual insurers will receive detailed notification letters about their specific levies.
  • The DMPS has operated successfully for nine years, helping many hundreds of people diagnosed with Diffuse Mesothelioma.
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