§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment ( 1 ) in what form records are kept of public buildings in England and Wales that are affected by radon radiation; and if he will state their locations;
(2) in what form records are kept of the action readings of public buildings affected by radon radiation; and if he will state the action readings and the location of buildings so affected.
§ Mr. ChopeOccupational exposure to Radon in public buildings, in common with other workplaces, is subject to the provisions of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985, which are administered by the Health and Safety Executive. The obligation to measure Radon levels in public buildings and maintain records rests with employers, including Government Departments. There is no centrally held records of public buildings affected by Radon radiation.