§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the danger to the public and the environment of the presence of lead in materials in common public use.
§ Mr. Denis HowellCurrent evidence indicates that, in general, the intake of lead by the population from all sources—air, food and water—is below the levels suggested by the World Health Organisation, though we shall continue to work for decreasing lead levels whenever possible. Examples of action taken to reduce people's exposure to lead are reductions in the permitted lead content of paints, petrol, pottery glazes, cosmetics, food and drink.