# The Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis, and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit (Amendment) Scheme 1985, Article 2: Interpretation of “Asbestosis”


In Article 1(2) of the principal Scheme (interpretation), there shall be inserted, after the entry relating to “the appropriate determining authority”, the following entry:—
“‘asbestosis’ means fibrosis of the parenchyma of the lungs due to the inhalation of asbestos dust;”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1985/491/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pneumoconiosis-byssinosis-and-miscellaneous-diseases-benefit-amendment-scheme-1985/article-2
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