HC Deb 13 January 1971 vol 809 cc81-2W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is aware of the recent report of the Office of Health Economics relating to the economic and industrial effects of sickness which results in 300 million working days being lost through certified sickness absence; what action he proposes to further develop occupational health schemes both public and industrial; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dudley Smith

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services and my right hon. Friend are studying the report "Off Sick" to which the hon. Member refers.