Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 69717
Lead: Soil
Tabled: 21 July 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support local authorities in their efforts to identify and remove traces of toxic lead in soil.
Answer
Emma HardyLead is a naturally occurring element in soils due to the weathering of rocks and minerals, and elevated concentrations can result from historical industrial activity. The Government recognises the importance of managing land contamination to protect huma...
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