HC Deb 04 July 1973 vol 859 cc109-10W
36. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy regarding the elimination of lead from petrol used by motor vehicles in the light of the recommendations in the environmental action programme of the Commission of the EEC.

Mr. Peyton

To achieve by the end of 1975 the reductions in the lead content of petrol already announced for the United Kingdom and to review by that date what further steps are needed.