§ 36. Mr. HEPWORTHasked the Minister of Health whether he proposes to investigate the theory that the tarring of roads is possibly connected with the existence of cancer?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)Investigations on this matter are already being undertaken in various quarters and any available information on the subject will receive careful consideration by the Departmental Committee on Cancer. My right hon. Friend is advised, however, that prolonged inquiries will be necessary before any definite conclusions can he reached.