§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has concerning poisoning or other health risks by the use of amalgam for dental fillings.
§ Mr. HayhoeI refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Leicester, South (Mr. Spencer) on 22 October at columns131–132.
§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received recently on the subject of amalgam dental fillings.
§ Mr. HayhoeA few letters.
§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he intends to establish a standard for substitutes for amalgam for dental fillings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayhoeAn international standard already exists for dental gold (ISO 1562; 1984). The United Kingdom is participating in the work of the International Standards Organisation to develop standards for resin based tooth coloured filling materials.