HC Deb 09 December 1946 vol 431 c752
47. Mr. Dumpleton

asked the Lord President of the Council whether research is proceeding into the possible effects of supersonic sound upon the health of workers in the manufacture of turbo-jet aero-engines.

Mr. H. Morrison

The Medical Research Council are making preliminary inquiries on the subject, and when these are completed consideration will be given to the question of a programme, of research.

Mr. Dumpleton

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is some anxiety in the minds of workers in the factories where these engines are being made as to the possible effect of the high frequency waves, and will he press on with the investigation being made?

Mr. Morrison

I will see to it that my hon. Friend's point is taken into account.

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