HC Deb 18 May 1981 vol 5 c16W
3. Mr. Archie Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a study of the implication for industry of a reduction in the levels of lead content in petrol.

Mr. Michael Marshall

Full consideration was given to the implications for industry of imposing a reduced maximum permitted level of lead in petrol in advance of the measures announced by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government and Environmental Services last Monday.

28. Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what estimates he has made of the effect on the motor industry of a reduction in the lead content level in petrol.

Mr. Michael Marshall

The effect on the motor industry was taken into account in arriving at the decision announced by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government and Environmental Services last week.