The Lord Tyler asked Her Majesty’s Government: Whether they have examined the
concerns raised by Dr Vyvyan Howard in April at the International Aero
Conference on Contaminated Bleed Air, at Imperial College, in relation to the
health risks of exposing unborn children to pyrolysis products of synthetic jet
engine oils and hydraulic fluids in aircraft; and what steps they have taken to
protect pregnant passengers. [HL1942]
Lord Davies of
Oldham: The Government is presently considering the literature identified and
submitted by British Airline Pilots Association about possible health effects
of contaminated cabin air, including Dr Howard’s concerns, and will decide on
further action when the results of that analysis are known.
7 November 2005