HC Deb 19 November 1990 vol 181 c18W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps urgently to investigate the health implications of the use of Cellacast; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dorrell

I have been asked to reply.

A research assessment of splinting materials of this kind was carried out for the Department by a team from Salford university who reported in 1989. Their conclusion was that synthetic bandages are unlikely to cause a problem to either operators or patients unless cast removal is being performed for protracted periods in a particularly confined and unventilated environment. In the latter case, use of dust extraction equipment must be considered prudent.

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