§ 50. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Health, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what research is being carried out to ascertain the radiation risks to persons employed in hospitals.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithResearch on the risks of exposure to radiation and on means of protection forms part of the programme of radiobiological research being undertaken by the Medical Research Council and by other organisations. With regard to the protection of hospital staffs in particular, the Code of Practice issued last year takes account of the more recent researches in this field and recommends regular measurements to ensure that the amounts of radiation to which such persons are exposed are kept within safe limits.