HC Deb 12 November 1990 vol 180 c71W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what estimate he has of number of the workers in the intensive pig farming business who suffer from chest complaints; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Forth

Studies by the Health and Safety Executive and others suggest that workers in intensive pig rearing houses have a higher prevalence of a range of respiratory symptoms than the general population. The Health and Safety Executive is currently analysing the available data and I will write to the hon. Member once I can give a more definitive reply.

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