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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 1 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations his Department has received from scientists concerning the use of mobile phones; and what discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on this subject.
Answer

Mr. Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations his Department has received from scientists concerning the use of mobile phones; and what discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on this subject. [74529] Mr. Wills: The Department has received no formal representations from scientists on this subject. Officials of the Department are in regular contact with scientists both in the UK and overseas, and in particular with the National Radiological Protection Board. I have not discussed this subject with ministerial colleagues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
326 c832W; 74529
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Health hazards National Radiological Protection Board Mobile phones Departmental coordination Scientists