Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to issue guidance notes on health care for people living near to high-voltage power cables; and if he will make a statement. [17133]
§ Mr. HoramNone. The National Radiological Protection Board has advised that there is no convincing evidence that electromagnetic fields present a hazard to public health at domestic levels of exposure. The board further advises that epidemiological studies related to possible risks of cancer do not provide a basis for setting exposure standards as there is no evidence of any adverse effects. The Department will continue to monitor the situation and maintain support for research in these areas, consulting the NRPB and the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment as necessary.
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Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent reports he has received regarding health risks posed by high-voltage power lines near busy roads. [17128]