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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2006. It was answered by Karen Buck (Labour) on Thursday, 19 January 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Aircraft (Contaminated Air)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if his Department will work with the United States' Federal Aviation Administration on its research into (a) possible contaminants present in aircraft cabin air and (b) the medical effects on passengers and cabin crew of exposure to contaminated air.
Answer

We are in touch with the research team and will monitor their progress. We have requested an evidence review of documentation submitted by BALPA on this matter by the independent Committee on Toxicity; and this is in hand. The Committee's conclusions should help us to identify future research needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41982; 441 c1471W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Aircraft Contamination Health hazards Air conditioning Federal Aviation Administration
Link
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