§ 19. Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied that there is no risk to patients from the use of carbon dioxide lasers to remove birth marks.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeLasers are now used for many medical purposes, including the removal of birth marks. In January 1981 we set up a working party with the NHS, the Health and Safety Executive and the National Radiological Protection Board to advise on the safety precautions necessary to protect both patients and staff from any hazards associated with their use. I hope to receive the working party's report later this year, and to issue guidance early in 1983.