§ Miss Melanie JohnsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps are being taken by his Department to alert(a) GPs and (b) other health professionals to symptoms of lead poisoning and the risks associated with contact with lead in older paintwork in houses for (i) children and (ii) adults engaged in DIY. [39309]
§ Mr. MilburnAn item on lead poisoning from paint and other sources will be included in the issue of "CMO's Update" to be published on 5 May. "CMO's Update" is a communication from the Chief Medical Officer to all doctors in England. Copies will be placed in the Library.