Mr. BowlsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the most recent advice he has received about the health risks of high voltage overground or underground cables.
§ Mr. EggarThe most recent advice received about the alleged hazards to health from electric and magnetic fields associated with high voltage electric power lines or cables is the report of the advisory group on non-ionising radiation, chaired by Sir Richard Doll, issued in March 1992. However, two reports of Swedish studies released in October 1992 have been referred to the advisory group and further advice from them is awaited.