HC Deb 05 August 1965 vol 717 cc378-9W
18. Mr. Derek Page

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in considering a possible connection between benzene and chromosome abnormalities, he will give an assurance that he will take account of the high aromatic content of certain types of petrol.

Mr. Crosland

I would refer to the reply I gave my hon. Friend on 12th July, to which I have nothing to add.

19. Mr. Derek Page

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will now provide quantitative data regarding exposure to benzene and chromosome abnormalities.

Mr. Crosland

Reliable quantitative data relating to exposure to benzene and the occurrence of chromosomal abnormalities are not available but inquiries are being undertaken in an endeavour to obtain such information.