HC Deb 07 March 1979 vol 963 c718W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many meetings of his working party to review the overall effect on health of environmental lead have been held since his answer, Official Report, 29 November 1978, columns 272–4; if any sub-committees of the working party have been set up, and with what remit and membership; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moyle

Three. No sub-committees have been formed.

Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if his Department paid a fee for the report requested from the Hospital for Sick Children, Great rmond Street, on the subject of "The Relationship Between Body Lead and Neuropsychological Disfunction in Children", referred to by the Minister of State, Department of the Environment during the Consolidated Fund Bill debate, Official Report, 12 December, 1978, column 439; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moyle

No.