Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what assistance his Department is giving to local authority associations to research into health risks in the development of domestic properties close to high voltage power lines; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what advice he gives to local authorities considering planning applications for development of domestic properties close to high voltage power lines; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Paul BeresfordResponsibility for advising on radiological matters, including exposure to electromagnetic fields from high voltage electricity cables, rests with the National Radiological Protection Board. The NRPB undertakes research and has issued guidance about known health risks with which electricity supply companies comply.