HC Deb 17 December 1962 vol 669 cc125-6W
14. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the need for knowing not only the number of deformed children born annually in the country, but also the cause of the deformities; and if he will arrange to have inquiries made and statistics prepared with special reference to the effect of radioactivity on mothers and children, and make a periodic report to the House.

Mr. Powell

Research into the cause of congenital deformities and assessment of the effect of radioactivity on health are matters within the sphere of the Medical Research Council.