§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy to establish a programme of evaluation of the numbers of houses in Wales that have drinking water containing lead levels above those permitted by EC standards.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettWater companies in Wales are presently carrying out a survey of water supply zones where lead levels exceed, or are at risk of exceeding, the standard of 50 microgrammes per litre set in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989, a standard which is tighter than the EC limit. The survey should be completed by June and the companies will then determine what, if any, remedial measures are required.