HC Deb 10 July 1984 vol 63 c472W
42. Mr. Neil Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has yet received the report by the Medical Research Council working party on the neuropsychological effects of lead on children; if he will place copies of the report in the Library; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

The Medical Research Council, which receive a grant-in-aid from the Department of Education and Science, will I understand soon be considering a report from its advisory group on lead and neuropsychological effects in children. The report will then be made available to us.