HC Deb 27 July 1978 vol 954 cc931-2W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has received any evidence that the application of hair dyes cause cancer and chromosomal damage.

Mr. Moyle

My Department has no definitive evidence that the use of hair dyes causes chromosomal damage or cancer in man.

I am aware of recent publications in this area. These and other relevant studies are under active review by the Department's expert advisers.

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