Construction: Electromagnetic Fields

Dr. Gibson
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what her response is to the conclusion contained in the Stakeholder Advisory Group on Extremely Low Frequency Electronic and Magnetic Fields report that a ban on building new homes and schools near power lines is the best available option for obtaining a significant reduction in exposure to power frequency electric and magnetic fields to protect public health; and if she will make a statement.

Meg Munn
I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Dartford (Dr. Stoate) on 15 May 2007, Official Report, column 704W.