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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will evaluate the research by Dr Chris Binky on the possible links between childhood leukaemia and adult cases to proximity to Oldbury nuclear power station. - (Holding answer 8 May 2001).
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will evaluate the research by Dr Chris Binky on the possible links between childhood leukaemia and adult cases to proximity to Oldbury nuclear power station. - (Holding answer 8 May 2001).
Asked by
Steve Webb
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Yvette Cooper
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 May 2001
For answer on
11 May 2001
Answered on
11 May 2001
Mr. Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will evaluate the research by Dr. Chris Binky on the possible links between
childhood leukaemia and adult cases to proximity to Oldbury nuclear power station. [160283]
Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 8 May 2001]: The independent Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE),
which advises Government on such matters had already recommended an investigation of the geographical distribution of childhood
cancer and leukaemia in Great Britain and how the pattern of cases around nuclear installations compares with the national pattern.
This study is nearing completion and my Department has asked COMARE to advise on which, if any, nuclear installations have
incidences of childhood cancer and leukaemia in their vicinity which are statistically outside the distribution seen nationally.
COMARE are hoping to report this year. In addition the health authority will examine any research sent to them around the Oldbury
nuclear power station.
Subjects
Children; Research; Leukaemia; Epidemiology; Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment; Oldbury power station
Date
11 May 2001
Reference
160283; 368 c399W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the reported links between electricity pylons and childhood leukaemia. - Includes figure and ref to documents of the NRPB Vol 12, No 1, 2001, copy in Library. (Holding answer 22 March 2001).
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the reported links between electricity pylons and childhood leukaemia. - Includes figure and ref to documents of the NRPB Vol 12, No 1, 2001, copy in Library. (Holding answer 22 March 2001).
Asked by
Sally Keeble
(Labour)
Answered by
Yvette Cooper
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 March 2001
For answer on
29 March 2001
Answered on
29 March 2001
Ms Keeble: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the reported links between electricity pylons and
childhood leukaemia. [153635]
Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 22 March 2001]: The Department obtains advice on potential health risks associated with
electromagnetic fields (EMF) from the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB). In a report published on 6 March the NRPB's
advisory group on non-ionising radiation has provided an assessment of the potential risks of cancer from extremely low frequency
EMFs, (documents of the NRPB Vol. 12, No 1, 2001) and copies have been placed in the Library.
The report states that "there is some epidemiological evidence that prolonged exposure to higher levels of power frequency magnetic
fields is associated with a small risk of leukaemia in children. In practice, such levels are seldom encountered by the general
public in this country."
The NRPB have calculated that this relates to about 0.5 per cent. of the total population.
The board of the NRPB also published a response statement that can be found on the NRPB website www.nrpb.org.uk. The statement
includes the following points. From the findings of the main study in this country (United Kingdom childhood cancer study) the
higher levels of magnetic fields are not attributable solely to proximity to power lines. The conclusions of the report indicate
that the question whether exposure to electromagnetic fields can influence the development of cancer cannot at present be completely
resolved. The report made a number of specific research recommendations. The board also considers that the report provides no
additional scientific evidence to require a change in exposure guidelines.
The Department will consider carefully the recommendations of the NRPB and commission appropriate research in the light of that
which is already under way. Current research includes Government- funded studies in this country and support for the multinational
EMFs project set up and co-ordinated by the World Health Organisation.
Subjects
Children; Health hazards; Electric cables; Leukaemia; Pylons
Date
29 March 2001
Reference
365 c753-4W; 153635
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent representations he has received on the setting up of a Royal Commission on the relationship between overhead power lines and the incidence of cancer and leukaemia; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Advisory...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent representations he has received on the setting up of a Royal Commission on the relationship between overhead power lines and the incidence of cancer and leukaemia; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Advisory...
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hain
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 March 2001
For answer on
27 March 2001
Answered on
27 March 2001
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations he has received on the setting up of
a Royal Commission on the relationship between overhead power lines and the incidence of cancer and leukaemia; and if he will make a
statement. [155052]
Mr. Hain: The only representation which has been received on the setting up of a Royal Commission was the recent correspondence
forwarded by the hon. Member for the Vale of York from one of her constituents, Professor Henshaw.
The hon. Lady will know that the Advisory Group on Non-Ionising Radiation published its report: "Extremely low frequency
Electromagnetic Fields and the Risk of Cancer" on 6 March 2001. (Documents of the NRPB Vol 12, No 1, 2001). Copies have been placed
in the Library of the House.
The independent Advisory Group that is chaired by Sir Richard Doll, reports directly to the Board of the National Radiological
Protection Board (NRPB). Its terms of reference are: "To review work on the biological effects of non-ionising radiation relevant to
human health and to advise on research priorities".
The remit covers static and extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields (including those at power frequencies) and
radio-frequency fields and radiation such as infrared, visible and ultraviolet.
The members of the Advisory Group are appointed by the NRPB on the basis of their proven research expertise. They are also
independent of Government and commercial interests. Membership reflects the work of the Advisory Group at any particular time.
There is every benefit in maintaining a group that is independent and comprises a number of particularly eminent scientists. I could
not foresee the need for establishing a Royal Commission on this issue.
Subjects
Cancer; Health hazards; Electric cables; Radiation exposure; Leukaemia; Electromagnetic fields
Date
27 March 2001
Reference
155052; 365 c580-1W;365 c582-3W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment the National Radiological Protection Board has made of the study by Sir Richard Doll on a potential cancer link to overhead powerline transmission; if he will make it his policy to (a) apply the precautionary principle and (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment the National Radiological Protection Board has made of the study by Sir Richard Doll on a potential cancer link to overhead powerline transmission; if he will make it his policy to (a) apply the precautionary principle and (b)...
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hain
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 March 2001
For answer on
23 March 2001
Answered on
23 March 2001
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment the National Radiological Protection Board has
made of the study by Sir Richard Doll on a potential cancer link to overhead power line transmission; if he will make it his policy
to (a) apply the precautionary principle and (b) impose (i) a buffer zone around the houses or (ii) a rerouting to avoid houses
built under the proposed Lackenby to Shipton power line; and if he will make a statement. [154787]
Mr. Hain: Sir Richard Doll's Advisory Group on Non-Ionising Radiation published its report "Extremely low frequency Electromagnetic
Fields and the Risk of Cancer" on 6 March 2001. (Documents of the NRPB Vol 12, No 1, 2001). Copies have been placed in the Library
of the House. The National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), an independent body set up under statute and who provide scientific
advice to Government issued a response statement which can be found on the NRPB website www.nrpb.org.uk.
The report states that any possible risk of childhood leukaemia relates to those exposed at relatively high levels of domestic
exposure but that these are not necessarily associated with proximity to overhead transmission lines. The NRPB consider that the
report provides no additional scientific evidence to require a change in the guidelines to limit exposure to extremely low frequency
electromagnetic fields.
The Government will consider carefully the recommendations of the NRPB and commission appropriate research with regard to that which
is currently already under way. In the light of the available evidence and the advice from the NRPB it is too soon to state whether
particular approaches will be taken.
The advice of the NRPB is welcomed and will be considered in a Government response to a European Union Recommendation on limiting
public exposure to electromagnetic fields.
With regard to the proposed Lackenby to Shipton power line, this has been routed away from communities and individual dwellings on
grounds of general amenity and was the subject of an environmental assessment and statement at the public inquiries. There are no
houses under the proposed line. The existing 275kV line from Lackenby to Norton--30 km long (around the south and west of
Middlesbrough) will be dismantled after the construction of the new 400kV line. There are 5,000 homes within 200 metres of the line
to be dismantled compared with 250 homes within 200 metres of the new line. There is therefore a considerable net benefit in terms
of general amenity.
Subjects
Cancer; Housing; Health hazards; Electric cables; National Radiological Protection Board; Radiation exposure; Research; North Yorkshire; Leukaemia; Electromagnetic fields
Date
23 March 2001
Reference
154787; 365 c389-90W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness Northover
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
What plans they have for further research into the association between electricity pylons and an increased risk of childhood leukaemia, in the light of the National Radiological Protection Board's study published on 6th March,
Subjects
Children; Cancer; Health hazards; Electric cables; National Radiological Protection Board; Research; Leukaemia; Electromagnetic fields
Date
8 March 2001
Reference
623 c310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Children; Cancer; Health hazards; Electric cables; National Radiological Protection Board; Research; Leukaemia; Electromagnetic fields
Date
8 March 2001
Reference
623 c310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Baroness Northover
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
8 March 2001
Subjects
Children; Cancer; Health hazards; Electric cables; National Radiological Protection Board; Research; Leukaemia; Electromagnetic fields
Date
8 March 2001
Reference
623 c310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What plans they have for further research into the association between electricity pylons and an increased risk of childhood leukaemia, in the light of the National Radiological Protection Board's study published on 6th March,
What plans they have for further research into the association between electricity pylons and an increased risk of childhood leukaemia, in the light of the National Radiological Protection Board's study published on 6th March,
Asked by
Baroness Northover
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
8 March 2001
Answered on
8 March 2001
Subjects
Children; Cancer; Health hazards; Electric cables; National Radiological Protection Board; Research; Leukaemia; Electromagnetic fields
Date
8 March 2001
Reference
623 c310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the McMaster Family and BNFL.
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the McMaster Family and BNFL.
Lead member
Nigel Evans
Answering member
Lord Hain
Department
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
British Nuclear Fuels; Radiation exposure; Sellafield; Leukaemia; Miscarriage
Date
7 February 2001
Reference
362 c285-93WH
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
House
House of Commons