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Sri Lanka: Swine Flu (14 May 2009) has video

Robert Syms: The rate at which cabin air conditioning works is also an issue. When smoking was allowed on flights, the rate had to be very high, but it is turned down now that smoking is not allowed. Given the relationship between the air conditioning units and fuel, that means more germs can circulate. What advice are the Government giving to airlines?

Dorset Fire and Rescue Service (6 Feb 2008)

Robert Syms: ...the least likely to experience a fire, but when they do, it is the most likely category of fire to end in tragedy. There have been several incidents in recent years, and the county is doing much to ensure that smoke alarms and other preventive work is carried out, but the elderly population are a major challenge. We also have high housing costs. All my colleagues are aware of how high...

Osteoporosis (Dorset) (12 Oct 2004)

Mr Robert Syms: .... Strong bones can continue to be built up to the age of 35. Therefore, the earlier in life that a healthy lifestyle is adopted, the greater the benefits. Key risk factors include lack of physical activity, smoking, excessive alcohol, and low calcium and vitamin D intake. The difficulty nationally with osteoporosis is that it tends to form part of lots of other strategies. The Government...

Orders of the Day — Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation (11 Mar 1999)

Mr Robert Syms: ...doctor. Many rural dwellers have to visit local towns to use services because those services are not available in the villages. The Government are cynical about fuel taxes, as they are about the smoking tax. They know when they put petrol tax up that it will raise the revenue and that is why they do it. Before the Budget changes, £9 billion was raised and, according to the Automobile...