HC Deb 01 March 1996 vol 272 c728W
Mrs. Helen Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to meet the chief medical officer to discuss the potential danger to health from power pylons and lines; and if he will make a statement. [17972]

Sir Paul Beresford

[holding answer 29 February 1996]: My right hon. Friend has no such plans. The National Radiological Protection Board advises industry, local authorities and other regulators on these matters.

Mrs. Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from(a) housing organisations, (b) mortgage lenders, and (c) health organisations about the potential danger to health from power pylons and lines. [17971]

Sir Paul Beresford

[holding answer 29 February 1996]: As far as is known, my right hon. Friend has received no direct representations from these bodies.