Lord Tyler asked Her Majesty's Government: What action has been taken to ensure that captains of civil aircraft are made aware of the possible health implications for crew and passengers of pyrolised products in the air supply system so that they may fully discharge a duty of care in accordance with Power of Commander. [HL1937]

 

Lord Davies of Oldham: The first step is to identify whether and if so what health implications may arise for crew and passengers.

The Government is presently considering literature submitted by the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) about possible health effects of pyrolised products in the cabin air supply and will decide on further action when the results of that analysis are known.

 

7 November 2005