HC Deb 17 July 1979 vol 970 c498W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent treatment and costs to the National Health Service would be reduced if the admission and treatment of persons suffering from cancer and other related diseases caused or aggravated by smoking and fumes from vehicle exhaust were to cease as a result of the introduction of legislation to prohibit these emissions.

Sir George Young

As regards diseases related to smoking, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 9 July to the hon. Member for Manchester, Blackley (Mr. Eastham).—[Vol. 970, c. 49].

I am aware of no evidence that the fumes from vehicle exhausts cause or promote cancer in man.

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