Mobile telephones The Department of Health has issued its response
6th July 2000, Page 40
6th July 2000
Page 40

Page 40, 6th July 2000
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to a report made by the Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones and Health (IEGMP), which was commissioned in April 1999 by the Government to undertake research. The report indicates that the balance of evidence does not suggest mobile phone technologies are a risk to health, although there is still much to learn. Within the report, the recommendation is reinforced that drivers should not use mobiles when operating a vehicle. The Government has indicated that specific legislation may be required to enforce this.