§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is undertaking a widespread survey of testing of dust and dirt; and what results he has had in relation to the presence of lead poisons.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsYes. I have asked for several different investigations into lead pollution to be undertaken. Because a survey of lead in dust in Tower Hamlets revealed disquieting facts, I have commissioned a survey designed to show the extent of lead pollution around all the lead works which use particularly dusty processes and are therefore most likely to cause pollution problems. The results of the survey are not yet available.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what research work he is undertaking on chipping off of lead on buildings, involving lead poisoning dangerous to children; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsI believe that the essential information is already available, but I am examining whether I can usefully commission further research about it.