HC Deb 19 September 2002 vol 390 c347W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what rehabilitation services are offered to former coalminers and steelworkers in South Yorkshire. [56936]

Jacqui Smith

Due to the prevalence of respiratory and other industrial related diseases in the South Yorkshire population, local health services have increased contact with such diseases. Practitioners therefore have a heightened awareness of the symptoms of such diseases and are able to treat and refer to specialist care where appropriate.