HC Deb 24 June 1988 vol 135 c747W
Mr. Gordon Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to inquire into the link between leukaemia and radiation in the Rosyth area.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE) has completed consideration of the incidence of leukaemia occurring in young people near Dounreay and has published its report, copies of which are in the Library. We have referred to COMARE information on the incidence of leukaemia throughout Scotland, including incidence in the vicinity of Rosyth. We will continue to be guided by the committee on any further work which is necessary in relation to specific Scottish sites.