§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what studies are being carried out by his Department to assess the effects on human health of inhalation of exhaust fumes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellNo studies are being carried out by the Department.
The concentrations of pollutants in the United Kingdom associated with traffic sources are, in most circumstances, below those assessed by the World Health Organisation and other advisory groups to have detectable effects on health. The effects of airborne emissions of pollutants at levels currently experienced cannot be isolated from many other factors unrelated to air contaminants which may contribute to health problems.