§ 47. Mr. Dumpletonasked 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. MorrisonThe 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. DumpletonIs 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. MorrisonI will see to it that my hon. Friend's point is taken into account.