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Written question asked by Baroness Hanham (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Friday, 6 November 2009.


Aviation: Carbon Emissions

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government why the Cranfield University study on incidents of fume events in aircraft did not include a requirement for a neuropsychological study.
Answer

We are following the advice of the Committee on Toxicity (COT), which saw the logical first step as research to examine potential exposure. This is currently proceeding. When we know what is in cabin air and in what concentrations, then we can begin to make judgments about any need for, and the possible design of, epidemiological studies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6131; 714 c90WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Air pollution Aircraft Contamination Health hazards Research Air conditioning Cranfield University
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk