§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects lead piping to have been removed from all domestic premises.
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§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonPrivate owners must decide for themselves if and when to replace lead plumbing within their homes. Grant assistance, at a preferential rate, may be available from the local authorities for such work. Availability is dependent on the priority the local authorities attach and the resources available to them and is also subject to the applicant's means. Local authorities determine their own priorities for their stock and the rate of removal depends on the priority they attach and the resources available to them.