§ 47. Mr. IllsleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what action he is taking to ensure that effective additives are available for older and vintage motor vehicles following the withdrawal of leaded petrol. [43276]
§ Dr. StrangEffective substitutes for lead are available that can provide adequate protection from engine wear in older vehicles. With a significant residual market demand for leaded petrol, estimated at 18 per cent. of total petrol sales when the ban comes into effect on 1 January 2000, most major oil companies are actively planning to market a special grade of unleaded petrol containing these lead substitute additives from the middle of 1999. Availability of this fuel will continue for as long as there is a market demand.