HC Deb 23 March 1983 vol 39 c442W
3. Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are his responsibilities for monitoring the effect of lead on environmental standards.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Lead is one of the more serious environmental pollutants, and my right hon. Friend takes very seriously the need to ensure that its effects are monitored satisfactorily. A large number of schemes at national and local level have been introduced for this purpose.