§ Mrs. Beckettasked the Paymaster General whether he is issuing any advice to firms in the semiconductor manufacturing sector of the United Kingdom about health risks to pregnant women of working in such conditions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe Health and Safety Executive has no plans to issue guidance at present. I am aware of recent reports that a study in an American company suggests that miscarriages are more likely among some women production workers making semiconductors. HSE is trying to get further information and will consider carefully any details that can be obtained.