HC Deb 20 November 1995 vol 267 cc28-9W
Ms Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what plan he has to hold an investigation into the incidence of leukaemia amongst children in the Pembroke road area of Northampton; and if he has consulted the Northamptonshire health authority about this; [101]

(2) what representations he has received from medical professionals and members of the public with regard to the incidence of leukaemia amongst children in the Pembroke road area of Northampton; [102]

(3) what estimate he can give of the comparative incidence of leukaemia amongst children nationally and in the Pembroke road area of Northampton. [103]

Mr. Sackville

I understand that Northamptonshire health authority has been investigating the situation and expects to publish a progress report shortly. The hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. Simon Schanschieff, chairman of the authority, for details.