§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations he has received in favour of the phasing out of lead in petrol; and if he will make a statement on current progress.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI continue to receive representations inspired by the CLEAR campaign in favour of eliminating lead from petrol. The oil industry has in hand the work necessary to meet the new maximum limit of 0.15 grammes per litre which comes into force at the end of 1985. This will reduce annual lead emissions from motor vehicles to one-third of the average level that existed during the 1970s.