Lead in petrol cut
16th May 1981, Page 5
16th May 1981
Page 5
Page 5, 16th May 1981
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E LEAD content of petrol is to cut from 0.40 grammes per e to 0.15 grammes per litre by end of 1985.
'here will be increases in pecosts as a result but dery will inaffected.
'he recent Lead and Health ?ort by Professor Patrick vther emphasised the need improved awareness of the ?cts of lead in the atmos?re.
Many people were inevitably Tied about the evidence conled in last year's Lawther ret," said Transport Secretary rman Fowler earlier this ?k.
he decision to reduce lead ?Is will mean a major. imvement in the environment.