§ Mr McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will initiate a study of deafness in Scotland, especially with regard to the industrial sector.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellStudies by Professor Taylor of Dundee University into aspects of occupational deafness continue, and my Department is keeping in touch with the other health Departments and the Department of Employment on other studies that are proceeding.
§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what evidence he has presented to the Medical Research Council on the need for an institute of hearing research as stated in Section 24 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellViews of otological experts in Scotland on the need for an institute of hearing research were included with those collated and presented to the Medical Research Council by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services.