§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if she will make a statement on the work of the Health and Safety Executive in relation to mineworkers.
§ Dr. MawhinneyI have been asked to reply.
I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent (Mr. Smith) on 30 October at columns 936–37.Health authorities are responsible for monitoring and assessing the health needs of the populations they serve, and responding to special needs as they arise.