Written question asked by Terry Jermy (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Lead: Paint
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 14 February 2025 to Question 28814 on Lead: Paint, if he will make it his policy to issue updated guidance.
- Answer
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The Environmental Protection (Controls on Injurious Substances) Regulations 1992 banned the use of lead paint, except for certain specialist uses. Concerns over the presence of lead paint should be referred to a certified lead-based paint risk assessor, who can assist you in following the necessary steps, guidelines including safety protocols. The Government is not currently planning to release further guidance on lead paint.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 73918
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Housing Lead Paint
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