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Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP)

Chairman's introduction

Professor Jon Ayres
Professor Jon Ayres
Chairman

COMEAP is an Advisory Committee of independent experts that provides advice to Government Departments and Agencies on all matters concerning the potential toxicity and effects upon health of air pollutants.

Most members are appointed as independent scientific and medical experts on the basis of their special skills and knowledge. The one exception to this is the public interest member of the Committee who is appointed for knowledge of consumer, and other, matters. At all times individuals are required to declare conflicts of interest and during discussions they may be disqualified at the Chairman's discretion from contributing to the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee.

The independent members are supported in their work by a secretariat provided by the Health Protection Agency. The secretariat have scientific expertise that enables them to provide members with comprehensive background information and briefing papers that inform the decision-making processes of the Committee.

Contact address

Sue Kennedy
Administrative Secretary
Health Protection Agency
Centre for Radiation and Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards and Poisons Division (Head Office)
Chilton,
Didcot,
Oxon
OX11 0RQ

Tel: +44 (0)1235 841475
Fax: +44 (0)1235 841478
Email: Sue.Kennedy@hpa.org.uk

DH Sponsors for appointments of members:

Dr Louise Newport PhD and Mr Andrew Whitcombe
Room 523,
Department of Health
Wellington House,
133 - 155 Waterloo Road,
London
SE1 8UG

Tel: +44 (0)20 7972 4454 Fax: +44 (0)20 7972 1001
Email: Andrew.Whitcombe@dh.gsi.gov.uk

 

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