Written question asked by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he plans to publish the report on research by the Childhood Cancer Research Group at Oxford University into possible links between power lines and childhood leukaemia.

Answer: Ms Keeble: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he plans to publish the report on research by the Childhood Cancer Research Group at Oxford University into possible links between power lines and childhood leukaemia. [197002] Miss Melanie Johnson: A report by the Childhood Cancer Research Group at Oxford University into possible links between power lines and childhood leukaemia is being submitted to the Department this week. At the same time, the report will be sent to a scientific journal for publication. In accordance with the usual practice, publication will follow the appropriate peer review process. This is expected to take a few weeks.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c868W;426 c872W; 197002
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Disclosure of information Cancer Health hazards Electric cables Research Leukaemia Electromagnetic fields Childhood Cancer Research Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk