§ Mr. Spellerasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will take steps to encourage the introduction of lead-free petrol into the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the present lead content of petrol.
§ Mr. GrayI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government and Environmental Services to the right hon. Member for Birmingham, Small Heath (Mr. Howell) on 12 January.—[Vol. 996, c.515]. A statement on all aspects of environmental policy on lead, including lead in petrol, will be made as soon as possible.