§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to the answer of 13 February 1998,Official Report, column 419, concerning lead in water, what steps he will take to encourage the removal of potential lead contamination stemming from the pipework within a property. [37228]
§ Angela EagleLead pipework within a house is the responsibility of the owner. We want to be able to take informed decisions on whether they need to replace their lead pipes and on what other action they can take to reduce exposure to lead.