§ 109. Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce new regulations under the Factories Acts with regard to the toxic effects of lead on industrial workers.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithMy right hon. Friend has asked my Department's officials to review the codes of regulations under the Factories Act which deal with lead hazards and to advise me how they could better cover the changing and varied problems in this diversified industry.
§ 110. Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will set up an inquiry into the toxic effects of heavy metals, organic and bio-organic chemicals on the health of workers in industry.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithNo. The Medical Services Division is well informed of the toxic effects of these substances on the health of workers at industry. The Division is also in close contact with the Medical Research Council and university departments. Medical Services Division advises the Factory Inspectorate so that they are in a position to advise industry on the need to monitor the working270W environment to protect those working in it.