HC Deb 10 July 1980 vol 988 c289W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures are being taken to supplement and implement the report of the Lawther working party to identify and deal with locations and areas where high concentrations of the metal lead are suspected; and what financial support the Government intend to make available to implement the working party's recommendations such as the replacement of lead in water pipes and storage facilities.

Mr. Fox

The Government are considering all the recommendations of the working party on lead in the environment, and will announce their conclusions as soon as possible.