Telecomunications Minister Renee Webb has refused to answer any more questions on the cellular tower "cancer'' controversy until a safety expert arrives in Bermuda.

She said campaigners worried about radiation had bombarded her office with questions about the US consultant and the tests he will be conducting.

And she said CARE -- Communities Against Radiation Emissions -- would have to wait for answers like other members of the public.

"If CARE want answers, they can wait just like the rest of Bermuda. The consultant will have to be free to carry on his work without interference...'' Ms Webb was speaking after CARE faxed seven questions to her office about the consultant.

They demanded to know who he was and what his credentials were, calling for a meeting with him.

But the Minister added: "His study is being co-ordinated by the Ministry of Health.

"All I know is that he will arrive in two weeks and whatever information he finds will be made public.

"This Government believes in transparency and we won't hide anything from CARE or any other organisation.'' CARE are still lobbying against Bermuda's 38th cell-phone mast at Faraway in Warwick.

Their questions to Ms Webb included: will a full written report be published? will the consultant address safety concerns voiced on CARE's website? does Government have powers to shut down any harmful towers? Ms Webb added last night: "Yes, there will be a full written report. I have already said that CARE can meet with (him).

"And as I have said before, any decision to pull down the towers will be made after consulting the people of Bermuda.'' Renee Webb