§ 43. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been called to the increase in the number of cases of cancer of the lung; what is the cause of this; and what steps are being taken to deal with it.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI am aware of the increase, but not of any generally accepted cause or causes. Research is continuing, and my Standing Advisory Committee on Cancer and Radiotherapy are considering evidence on the possible association between smoking and the increased incidence.