§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of any potential health hazards resulting from emissions to the air from chipboard factories; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanNone. Environmental pollution is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, and I understand that emissions to the air from chipboard factories are controlled by the local authority, under public health legislation. The Department of Health would, on request, provide medical and toxicological advice on specified substances emitted.