§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what studies have been made by his Department into the effects of electromagnetic field radiation and low-frequency non-ionising radiation, respectively, from facilities and equipment operated by his Department.
§ Mr. AitkenThe MOD assesses its facilities and equipments against national guidelines for non-ionising radiation. In addition measurement surveys are carried out to determine the field and effects from both existing equipments and new equipments as they are brought into service.
§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals he has to respond to the study by the National Radiological Protection Board into the effects of radiation on personnel in attendance at British nuclear tests; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWhen the National Radiological Protection Board report is published the Ministry of Defence will, in the light of its conclusions, consider how best to respond.