Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2014. It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 November 2014 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Health Hazards: Radon Gas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what studies have been commissioned by (a) his Department and (b) non-departmental public bodies which report to his Department on the potential health effects of radon concentrations found in shale gas obtained from hydraulic fracturing in the UK.
- Answer
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PHE has reviewed the potential public health impact of direct emissions of chemicals and radioactive material from the extraction of shale gas. The report can be found on the following website:
Risks associated with occupational and residential exposure to radon have been investigated in detail. A review ‘Radon and Public Health’ was produced by the Advisory Group on Ionising Radiation in 2009 and can be found on the following website:
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 212542
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- Health hazards Radon gas Fracking
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