HC Deb 09 April 1962 vol 657 cc88-9W
81. Mr. Awbery

asked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science if he will cause an inquiry to be held into the incidence of cancer among men using diesel oil.

Mr. Denzil Freeth

The Medical Research Council carries out a wide programme of research into cancer in which various employment risks are taken into account. A separate inquiry into the subject as suggested by the hon.

Member is not called for, but my noble Friend will certainly ask the Medical Research Council to consider any particular project for research which he may have in mind.

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