Written question asked by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 17 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 April 2007. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 30 April 2007 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Health Hazards: Radiation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the estimated cost is of the decontamination of 140 Osier Crescent, London, N10.

Answer: I have been asked to reply.This is a matter that the London borough of Haringey is pursuing with representatives of the owning company. Until a full survey is undertaken, it is not possible to give an estimate of the costs of remediation work. In the meantime, the London borough of Haringey has taken action to restrict access to the house and reassured the public that living close to the property in Osier Crescent is not a health hazard.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133040; 459 c1509W
Session: 2006-07
Subjects: Housing Health hazards Hazardous substances Radiation Litvinenko, Alexander
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