Oral Answers to Questions — Supersonic Sound (Effect on Workers)

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 12 Mai 1947.

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Photo of Mr Cyril Dumpleton Mr Cyril Dumpleton , St Albans 12:00, 12 Mai 1947

asked the Lord President of the Council whether the Medical Research Council has yet completed its preliminary inquiries into the possible effects of supersonic sound upon the health of workers in the manufacture of turbo-jet aero-engines; and whether a programme of further research has been arranged.

Photo of Mr Herbert Morrison Mr Herbert Morrison , Lewisham East

I am informed that the matter is under investigation by the Air Ministry. In view of this the Medical Research Council have not proceeded, with any investigations of their own.

Photo of Mr Cyril Dumpleton Mr Cyril Dumpleton , St Albans

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there is already in my constituency a case of illness from this cause, and grave disquiet amongst the workers in this industry, and will he, therefore, do everything possible to expedite these inquiries?

Photo of Mr Herbert Morrison Mr Herbert Morrison , Lewisham East

I will keep that in mind, and it will no doubt be noted by the Air Ministry who are concerned with this matter.