§ Mr. Neil Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give details of any research sponsored by his Department into urea-formaldehyde foam and its effect on health.
§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg:The Department and its expert advisers have the question of the effect on health of formaldehyde vapour under close review. A programme of tests is currently being conducted on a wide range of health buildings, in collaboration with the Building Research Establishment. So far no serious health problems are indicated.