§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for Environment if he will now make a statement on the content of lead in petrol.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe Government is considering what change of policy regarding lead in petrol is needed in the light of the review announced last December by my right hon. Friend the then Secretary of State for Energy which is now nearing completion. It is necessary at the same time to take account708W of current proposals in the European Community for legislation to control airborne lead.
It is hoped to provide an opportunity for the House to debate these proposals and to make a full statement at that time.