HC Deb 02 November 1992 vol 213 cc27-8W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information her Department holds on the effects of increased UV-B exposure in suppressing the immune system; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

UV-B radiation exposure varies greatly from person to person, day to day and year to year. The extent of any immune suppression in humans and the disease implications are as yet poorly understood. A number of centres around the world are studying this phenomenon.

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