§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what research he has(a) undertaken and (b) commissioned into the potential health effects of chemical leakage from mobile phone handsets. [122814]
§ Ms HewittI have been asked to reply.
We have not undertaken or commissioned any research in this area. The most likely potential health effects from leakage would be from the battery. All batteries in mobile phones should comply with the appropriate CENELEC or IEC standards.