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Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 1996. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 April 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What is the average amount of mercury in a fluorescent lighting tube.
Answer

Mr. Sheerman: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the average amount of mercury in a fluorescent lighting tube.[25748] Mr. Page: Fluorescent lighting tubes currently produced are estimated to contain on average 10mg of mercury.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25748; 276 c180W;276 c181W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Lighting Mercury