§ 25. Mr. Bill O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what health advice his Department issues to people who live near toxic waste tips, with particular reference to pregnant women; and if he will make a statement. [81833]
§ Ms JowellThe Department does not consider that current evidence shows that landfill sites taking hazardous waste pose a risk to the health of people living nearby. However, the Government recognise the concern caused by recent reports of an association between birth defects and landfill sites and has commissioned research to investigate this further.