§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the titles of the current regulations or orders governing the quantity of lead in petrol; what further changes he anticipates in this field; and if he will quote the number of any EEC regulations, whether in operation or in draft, which have a hearing on this policy.
§ Mr. Carmichael:There is no regulation in force governing the quantity of lead in petrol, but by agreement between the Government and the industries concerned the maximum level was reduced to 0.55 grams per litre on 1st November 1974; and my right hon. Friend proposes to make regulations under Section 75 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 to give this statutory force. Proposals for an EEC directive to establish levels for various grades of petrol have been submitted to the Council in Document R/3113/73.