HC Deb 01 April 1980 vol 982 c118W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what is considered the safety level for the concentration of radium emanation; and on how many occasions this level has been exceeded in the South Crofty tin mine;

(2) how many workers were found to be suffering from cancer who worked at the South Crofty tin mine in 1979 and for each of the preceding three years; and the current year;

(3) if he is satisfied that conditions at South Crofty tin mine are safe to work in; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.