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It is our understanding that the question of
the question of radon which
is a fairly recently established source of concern is more
likely to occur in areas where windows are closed. It
occurs more frequently indoors than out of doors; it
builds up. It is an odourless, invisible gas and the
levels inside tend to be higher than outside.
research has been done in temperate parts of the world
suggests that the indoor average is eight times as high as
that outside. And, without any research having been done,
it is believed that it is more likely to build up in the
temperate regions of the world where windows are kept
closed for longer periods
hotter areas of the world.
of time, than those in the
MR. SOHMEN
Sir, I am not sure whether the Financial
Secretary should know what 'sievert' is, but to put it
in context, could he advise the Council what quantum of
sieverts might become
dangerous for the population at
large?
FINANCIAL SE CRE TARY
Sir, I do not
have the answer
immediately,
but I
will
provide a written answer to
Mr. SOHMEN.(See Annex I)