§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when the "The Health of the Nation" sub-group on asthma reported to the chief medical officer; when he 25W expects to reach a conclusion on the recommendation of the chief medical officer; and if he will make a statement. [14297]
§ Mr. Horam[holding answer 12 February 1996]: The ad hoc advisory group reported to the chief medical officer in April 1995. The report is being considered in the light of that of the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants "Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution", published in October 1995. We shall announce out conclusions in due course.