HC Deb 08 July 1992 vol 211 cc189-90W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement concerning the spread of water-borne viruses in Wales.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

The Government are funding an ongoing epidemiological study to assess the minor risks to health of sea bathing. The first two interim reports of the study are available in the Library of the House and I look forward to receiving the final report and recommendations next year.

Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many cases there are of swimmers contracting water-borne viruses in Wales since April; what were the comparable figures for 1990 and 1989; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

This information is not available.

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