§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what guidance he has issued concerning the building of residential properties under or near power lines. [186155]
§ Keith HillThe Government have not issued guidance concerning the building of residential properties near power lines.
However, following the publication of the National Radiological Protection Board's (NRPB) new Electromagnetic Field (EMF) guidelines in March 2004 and the associated advice to Government, the 1260W Government are committed to taking forward the issue of building near power lines in consultation with all the relevant stakeholder groups.