§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to bring forward proposals to bring United Kingdom standards for lead pollution of drinking water into line with the World Health Organisation guideline level of 10 migrograms per litre; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanWe are continuing urgent consideration of what more should be done by the Government and water companies in the light of the World Health Organisation's guideline, which we expect to be promulgated early next year. The World Health Organisation recognises that it will take time and money for countries to meet the new guideline.