FOI Request - Claims re Exposure to Asbestos

Request 101003240155

1.  The number of school employees (existing and retired staff to include teaching staff, school support staff and caretakers, etc) and ex-pupils that have pursued a claim against you for exposure to asbestos within a school in your county between 2016 and 2021;

2.  The number of these claims that have been settled between 2016 and 2021; and

3.  The amount of money that has been paid in settlement of these claims (with and without your authority accepting responsibility) between 2016 and 2021.

Response 06-03-2023 

1. The number of claims pursued is less than 5. Due to the low numbers involved, release of this information could result in the identification of individuals. This information is therefore exempt under Section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Personal Information. 

2. Nil - not held.  Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

3. Nil- not held.  Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.