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Written question asked by Baroness Thornton (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Friday, 22 October 2010.


Health Protection Agency

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether and if so how the new Public Health Service will maintain the role of the Radiation Protection Division of the Health Protection Agency in regularly publishing updated guidance on radiation safety issues.
Answer

The detailed organisation of the new Public Health Service (PHS) will be developed in due course in consultation with key partners. The PHS will take over from the Health Protection Agency in all its functions and expertise.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2754; 721 c208-9WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Health Protection Agency Protection Radiation exposure
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk