§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about the public health implications of the siting and use of telecommunications masts. [74973]
§ Ms JowellThe expansion of the mobile phone network has been accompanied by inquiries to the Department, mainly from members of the public, about the alleged public health implications of mobile phone base stations. Representations have also been made by the mobile phone communications companies. A consultation document on "Land Use Planning and Electromagnetic Fields", was issued in December jointly with the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Responses were requested by 19 February and are currently being considered.