HC Deb 20 January 1983 vol 35 c172W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if his Department has collected information on, or is aware of, the effects of long-term exposure to the use of low-hydrogen rods in welding upon human bone structure.

Mr. Gummer

The Health and Safety Executive is aware of the toxicity of the constituents of the fluxes employed in welding and in particular is aware of the potential hazard of the effects of the fluoride content.