HC Deb 16 June 1971 vol 819 cc93-4W
Mr. Fernyhough

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action the Government have taken on Resolution71(6) adopted on 26th March, 1971 by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe relating to the limitation of pollutants emitted in the atmosphere by two vehicles.

Mr. Peter Walker

I am at present actively considering what further controls on air pollution from cars are needed in this country, and I am having further measurements taken of exhaust pollutants including lead. Research into the medical effects of exhaust pollutants is carried out on a continuing basis.

Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action the Government have taken on Resolution 71 (6), adopted on 26th March, 1971 by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and relating to the limitation of pollutants emitted in the atmosphere by two-motor vehicles.

Mr. Peter Walker

I am at present actively considering what further controls on air pollution from cars are needed in this country, and I am having further measurements taken of exhaust pollutants including lead. Research into the medical effects of exhaust pollutants is carried out on a continuing basis.