§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he intends to implement the recommendation of the Royal Commission on lead in the environment that levels of lead in household paint should be reduced to a level of 600 ppm.
§ Mr. Waldegravewe are discussing with the industry the practical and commercial implication of a reduction in the lead content of household paints. At the same time we are looking into the formulation of paints sold in the United States of America: alternatives to the use of lead as a drier; and our EC obligations. If further reductions in the lead content of decorative paint appear feasible, we will ensure that they are made.