Government’s asbestos review lacks long-term strategies to rid schools of the toxic substance

Government’s asbestos review lacks long-term strategies to rid schools of the toxic substance

While the Government’s review of asbestos policy in schools has been welcomed, unions and campaigners say it does not go far enough to prevent future deaths. Yesterday, the Department for Education published its long overdue review into asbestos policy in schools, eight months later than expected, following pressure from unions and MPs.