§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will issue daily bulletins on levels of ultraviolet radiation from National Radiological Protection Board monitoring stations in the United Kingdom, and issue guidance to the public if levels become enhanced due to thinning of the ozone layer.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe National Radiological Protection Board restarted its weekly bulletins on levels of ultraviolet radiation in the United Kingdom on 8 February 1994. UV levels are so low during this period of the year that NRPB sees no need for more frequent bulletins. My Department issues weekly bulletins on the levels of ozone over the United Kingdom and copies are placed in the Library of the House. Guidance to the public on avoiding excessive exposure to solar UV radiation is available from the Health Education Authority and the NRPB.