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Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 February 1989. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 February 1989 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Untitled Written question

Question
If there are any research proposals regarding sources of dioxin production; what research is carried out into formation of TCDD from less harmful dioxins; whether release of dioxins from hospital incinerators is monitored; & level of dioxins created by chemical, plastics & pharmaceutical industries at most recent date.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147 c189-90W;147 c185-6W
Session
1988-89
Subjects
Chemicals Hospitals Health hazards Hazardous substances Research Waste disposal Science Dioxins