Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 28808

Lead: Poisoning

Tabled: 4 February 2025

Answered: 14 February 2025

Question

Terry Jermy

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the National Screening Committee review into lead poisoning will be complete.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) made a recommendation not to screen children for lead poisoning in 2018. The UK NSC has not been asked to review screening adults for exposure to toxic metals. Further details on the UK NSC’s review are availab...

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