§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people developed cancers each year as a result of X-rays in the course of investigations and radiological treatment in National Health Service hospitals; and how many of these are staff.
§ Mr. HayhoeI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when his Department last issued advice to health authorities about procedures to reduce radiation doses involved in X-ray investigations.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe most recent guidance was circular HC(85)31 issued in December 1985.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the oldest X-ray equipment still in use in National Health Service hospitals.
§ Mr. HayhoeI regret that this information is not available centrally.
§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the experts considering the future of breast cancer screening have been asked to consider the adverse effects of X-ray treatment as well as the advantages.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe expert working group on breast cancer screening is considering all the advantages and disadvantages of screening by mammography, including any adverse effects from X-rays.