The report from the Division of Chemical Hazards & Poisons, London, noted that National Air Quality Standards (NAQS) for nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter may be exceeded in some areas. However, the modelling suggests that the contribution of the incinerator would be minimal and that these Air Quality Standards would be exceeded without the contribution of the incinerator. Of the 18 other pollutants tested by the model none exceeded air quality standards.

The report concluded that on the basis of current knowledge, it would appear that no significant health effects would be expected arising from the operation of this process.

It is difficult to say accurately what population is contained in an area of an arbitrary 17-mile radius around the site of the proposed energy from waste plant, as this area takes in only parts of some Boroughs, Districts or London Boroughs, and completely covers others. I believe a sensible estimate would be in the order of 5 or 6 million people.