HC Deb 12 February 1982 vol 17 c499W
Mr. Ernie Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of total blood lead in (a) adults and (b) children he estimates to result from lead in petrol.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

In its report "Lead and Health" the Lawther working party estimated that, in the city dwelling population as a whole, lead derived from vehicle emissions may account for between 10 and 20 per cent. of blood lead.