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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 1993. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Monday, 21 June 1993 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
What research is being carried out into the existence of clusters of anophthalmic and microphthalmic suffering children in areas where Benomyl, Carbendazim or related products are being used; how many clusters of anophthalmic and microphthalmic children have been located in the United Kingdom and in what areas; and how many children are affected; & what surveys she has commissioned as to what proportion of cases of anophthalmia & microphthalmia are caused by environmental factors. - Inf ref to 225 c259W & table. (Holding answer 16.6.93).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
227 c40-1W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Children Congenital abnormalities Health Diseases Health hazards Eyesight Pesticides Medicine Research Fungicides
Contains statistics
Yes