HC Deb 27 February 1973 vol 851 c309W
24. Mrs. Monks

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what plans the new Employment Medical Advisory Service has for carrying out wide surveys into particular health hazards in industry.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The Employment Medical Advisory Service will extend studies previously being carried out by my Department's medical services division. The health of workers in the cotton, pottery, rubber and cable making industries is being studied. Surveys are being carried out on the health of workers exposed to lead, asbestos and to enzymes in detergents.

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