HC Deb 29 November 1982 vol 33 c80W
Mr. Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what assessment he has made of the health dangers for human beings coming into contact with dioxin.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

A wide range of industrial chemicals contain trace levels of dioxins. The Government keep under review any health risks to human beings from dioxins through such bodies as the advisory committee on pesticides.