§ 19. Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received on the subject of the occupational risks to which hospital operating theatre workers are subject; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John GrantMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received a summary of a report by Dr. P. J. Tomlin of Birmingham university on health hazards to hospital operating theatre workers, which was sent to him by my hon. Friend. We have received no other representations. I have asked the chairman of the 99W Health and Safety Commission to give consideration to Dr. Tomlin's report.