DUDLEY South MP Ian Pearson dismissed health concerns about the High Acres masts while supporting calls to scrap the tower.

Mr Pearson, the government’s science minister, says he is angry the site was sold without any consultation with the public, Dudley Council or himself and it is now an eyesore which should be demolished.

The Labour MP was however quick to argue there are no proven links between emissions from transmitter sites and health problems.

Mr Pearson said: “If I thought there was any health problem I would be the first to jump up and make a fuss.

“The government is continuing long term monitoring but Dr Carlo’s views do not represent the scientific community.

“The overwhelming evidence shows no health problems for people to worry about.”

Speaking after the High Acres public meeting last week, Tory Dudley South spokesman Chris Kelly, said: “I was interested to hear their views, I haven’t signed the petition yet but would consider doing so in the future.”

Dudley councillor Dave Tyler, who is supporting the campaign, said: “The industry will dismiss Dr Carlo because he is telling them what they don’t want to hear, they really ought to take him seriously.

“If people who heard him speak were not convinced I find that unbelievable.”