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Written question asked by Lord Krebs (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 23 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 June 2018. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Monday, 4 June 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Lead: Ammunition

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Update Report from the Lead Ammunition Group, published in April, into harmful effects of lead shot on humans and animals.

Answer

The Government is currently considering the Update Report from the Lead Ammunition Group.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently carrying out a review of the potential risks presented by lead ammunition to establish if a case can be made to regulate their use within the EU.

The Government will consider both the Lead Ammunition Group Update Report and the findings of the ECHA review before deciding whether any changes to the current Regulations are required. The EHCA review is expected to be published in the summer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8178
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Animal welfare Ammunition Health hazards Lead
Link
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