[F17(1)In this Schedule, “qualifying period of employment”, in relation to a person disabled by a disease to which this Act applies, means any period of employment in a prescribed occupation, except for—E+W+S
(a)a period of employment which ended more than 20 years before the qualifying date, and
(b)in the case of a claim relating to diffuse mesothelioma, a period of employment which began not more than 15 years before the qualifying date.
(2)In sub-paragraph (1), “qualifying date” means—
(a)the date on which the Secretary of State determines a claim for disablement benefit made by or on behalf of the disabled person in respect of the disease, or
(b)if the disabled person has died without a claim for disablement benefit in respect of the disease having been determined, the date on which he died.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. inserted (12.7.2007 for specified purposes, 10.8.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), ss. 58(3), 70(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 2007/1991, art. 2(1)(2)