HC Deb 01 May 1980 vol 983 c653W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the major findings of the Lawther committee, in the light of practice in many other countries in phasing out petrol lead content, as a result of their respective investigatory work.

Sir George Young

Yes. The Lawther committee recommended a progressive reduction in lead emissions to air from traffic. Urgent attention is currently being given in Government to its recommendadation along with the others in the report.