§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will now undertake a nation-wide survey 223W on the dangerous effects on children from lead in paintwork in schools and allocate funds to local authorities for carrying out remedial action where dangerous levels are found.
§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the Greenwich study that schools are painted with high lead content paint, in view of its health hazard.
§ Dr. BoysonLocal education authorities are responsible for the maintenance of school premises and are under a duty to safeguard the health of the occupants. It is for each authority to identify its most urgent needs and to allocate resources accordingly. Authorities will be aware of the need to specify low-lead paint for surfaces accessible to children.
The Department of the Environment proposes to give further advice to local authorities on the problems associated with lead in the environment including old lead paint.