Written question asked by Julian Smith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Ammunition: Lead

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with a) the Ministry of Defence, and b) the Home Office, on plans to restrict the use of ammunition containing lead for commercial purposes at a time after the EU's decision to exclude bullets from its own regulations.

Answer

Defra officials have engaged with the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence on the restriction of lead in ammunition under UK REACH.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

16415

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Ammunition Lead Manufacturing industries

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk