PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY 24TH MARCH 2025

A public hearing will be held in Parliament on Monday, 24 March, examining the legacy of Cape Holdings Ltd and other Cape companies, a leading manufacturer of asbestos products, now owned by Altrad.

David Ellis, Chair of the Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK, said:
“For far too long, victims of asbestos exposure have been ignored, and the companies responsible have evaded proper accountability, covering up the role they played in putting many thousands of people at risk. More than 400 people a month are diagnosed with these fatal cancers – companies like Cape made huge profits at the expense of their lives. Cape’s products were used in many buildings, including shops, hospitals and schools and continue to cause fatal illness to the thousands of people exposed to them. The Victims’ Forum is demanding Cape pays £10 million towards research to find a cure for mesothelioma, in recognition of the damage and deliberate cover-ups.”

For the full press release click here PR for Cape hearing on 24 March 2025