HC Deb 06 April 1982 vol 21 cc301-2W
Mr. Mason

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Barnsley, Official Report, 15 March, column 26, whether he has completed his consideration of the report concerning the occurrence of bladder cancer in anglers and its relation to the use of chrysoidine dye; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The Department has sought the advice of the independent expert committee on the carcinogenicity of chemicals in food, consumer products and the environment, which has asked for further data to be provided before its next meeting in June.