§ Mr. Stevensasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, with reference to the forthcoming statement on the Lawther report, "Lead and Health", what evidence he has received and from what sources on the effects of atmospheric lead on children's intellectual development.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe evidence on the health effects of lead from atmospheric and other sources was reviewed in the Lawther report. Since then the Government have received comments on the report by the Conservation Society and there has been a further study published by Dr. Needleman in the United States. I am also aware of the results of a pilot study in Greenwich, by Dr. Yule, of lead and children's attainment, partly financed by the Medical Research Council, and I understand that this work will be published shortly.