Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Dear Scottish Environment Protection Agency,

Under freedom of information please can you provide the following
information.

1. What measures if any has SEPA put in place to prevent
environmental mercury contamination from disposal of fluorescent
"energy saving" light bulbs?

2. Have any studies been conducted into the levels of mercury
present in landfill sites and surrounding areas (as well as other
locations) from such sources as discarded energy saving light
bulbs?

3. Has an assessment been conducted by SEPA into the risk of
contamination of public water supplies, groundwater, atmosphere and
ecological systems from disposal of energy saving light bulbs,
taking into account likely future increase in domestic use of these
bulbs?

4. Has SEPA conducted any research into the direct health effects
of use of energy saving light bulbs (For example claims that they
emit RF radiation or "dirty electricity" that can lead to
migraines, fatigue, eye strain, skin irritation and other
symptoms)?

5. What facilities exist in Scoltand for the proper disposal of
energy saving light bulbs to prevent mercury contamination?

Yours faithfully,

Iain McGillivray