§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he has taken to identify the areas most at risk from lead levels in water supply; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsA direction has been made requiring water supply companies annually to provide information on the risk that drinking water might breach the standard for lead. This information for 1989 and 1990 was published in the report "Nitrate, Pesticides and Lead" issued by the drinking water inspectorate in 1992. A report for 1991 and 1992 will be published in due course.