Department for Transport written question – answered at on 26 July 2018.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what research has been carried out into carbon fibre particulates released by carbon fibre braking systems used in domestic and motorsports vehicles, and commercial and military aircraft; whether such airborne particulates have properties similar in effect to asbestos fibres; and if there has been no research, whether they will commission a study to look into the long-term consequences on public health of using such materials.
The Government has not carried out specific research into the carbon fibre particulates released by carbon fibre braking systems used in vehicles or aircraft.
The Government will be launching a call for evidence on particulate emissions from tyre and brake wear soon.
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