§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what advice he has received from the Committee on the Medical Affects of Radiation in the Environment— (COMARE) — following the various reports on cancers and leukaemias around nuclear installations in specific geographical regions; if he will make a statement on his Department's use of this advice.
§ Mr. WhitneyCOMARE has been asked to report on new information on releases from Sellafield. Its conclusions will be published by the Government and any necessary action taken. As regards the other points raised, results of scientific studies and other relevant data will be put before the Committee on the Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment when they are available.