HC Deb 08 July 1975 vol 895 cc108-9W
68. Mr. Torney

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will investigate whether the use of hair dyes can cause cancer; and if she will take urgent action to stop the use of any such preparations.

Dr. Owen

Birmingham University Medical School is undertaking research into any possible risk of cancer from the long term use of certain hair dyes. The Department is obtaining the results as they become available and early indications are that tests are proving negative.