§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice his Department has issued to the public of the risk to health from the increased ultra-violet radiation resulting from ozone depletion.
§ Mr. DorrellThe National Radiological Protection Board advises that its solar monitoring programme has not revealed any increase in ground levels of UV beyond the variations that would normally be expected.
With regard to exposure to UV generally, the Health Education Authority publications, "Are you dying to get a suntan?" and "Can you avoid cancer? A guide to reducing your risks", contain advice on the health risks from UV light. Copies are available in the Library.
The Department proposes to seek advice from the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment on what further action may be appropriate in the light of the studies referred to in the replies I gave the hon. Member on 20 December 1991 at columns 353–54.