§ 48. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Minister of Labour if he is yet able to state what action he is taking with regard to the health and safety of persons using ionising radiations in laboratories and research establishments.
§ Mr. WoodA Panel of experts is being set up under the Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee with the following terms of reference:—
To consider, in relation to persons working in research laboratories and research establishments (other than hospital research establishments), the safety and health questions arising from the use of ionising radiations, and to report.I am glad to say that Professor B. W. Windeyer has agreed to serve as Chairman of the Panel on which the various interests concerned will be represented.