HL Deb 02 July 1996 vol 573 c95WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the incidence of soft tissue sarcoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the farming community for each year since 1985; and how this compares with the incidence among the general population.

The Minister of State, Department of Social Security (Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish)

The information is not available in the form requested. A detailed analysis of cancer incidence and occupation data (which are sparse and of variable quality) was published in Chapter 7 ofOccupational Health, Decennial Supplement, OPCS Series DS No. 10; a copy is in the House Library.