HC Deb 20 January 1993 vol 217 cc262-3W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has to introduce World Health Organisation standards for lead in drinking water; and if he will take steps to eradicate lead from drinking water supplies.

Mr. Maclean

We are considering whether any changes are needed in the light of the revised guidelines that the World Health Organisation is expected to publish later in the year.