§ Mr. Ian McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what assessment he has made of the article on diagnosing and managing occupational disease, a copy of which has been sent to him, with special reference to the employment medical advisory service. [29185]
§ Mr. OppenheimThe Health and Safety Executive is conducting a prior options feasibility study of the employment medical advisory service. Such studies consider how best value for money can be obtained from available resources. The results of the EMAS study, on which the article speculates, have yet to be finalised. The HSE gives high priority to occupational health, and EMAS staff continue to be available to provide advice to family practitioners.