Skip to main content

Written question asked by Sarah Wollaston (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 27 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 October 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


5G: Health Hazards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the level of risk to health posed by 5G connectivity.

Answer

Public Health England (PHE) has published a webpage about exposure to the radio waves from mobile phone base stations, including those for 5G networks, at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health/mobile-phone-base-stations-radio-waves-and-health

This explains the health-related reviews and assessments have been performed, as well as the practical measures that are in place to protect public health.

PHE continues to monitor the health-related evidence applicable to radio waves, including in relation to base stations, and is committed to updating its advice as required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
291574
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Aerials Health hazards 5G
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk