HC Deb 20 January 1994 vol 235 c787W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans her Department has to respond to the findings of the Peto report about the projected increase in the number of deaths from mesothelioma.

Mr. Sackville

None. It is for individual health authorities to ensure that the health care needs of their population are being met, including those with mesothelioma. Professor Peto's predictions on the expected number of deaths from mesothelioma are being considered by the Health and Safety Executive.