HC Deb 13 February 1998 vol 306 c419W
Mr. Todd

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to ensure that standards of lead in water at the domestic tap meet future health standards. [28720]

Angela Eagle

Water suppliers must ensure that the water they supply complies with the standards that have been set for drinking water quality. New standards for lead will be introduced by the new EC Drinking Water Directive when it is adopted.