§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action his Department is taking with regard to the conclusions reached by the Health and Safety Executive on the harmful physical effects of high technology, particularly visual display units on women; what further research is being undertaken in this area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonWe are aware of no reliable evidence of risks to women from visual display units. Studies by the Health and Safety Executive have found no harmful physical effects in men or women, apart from a possible increase in the risk of seizure in the small number of people who suffer from photo-sensitive epilepsy. I understand that the Health and Safety Executive is keeping the evidence under review.