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<p>The use of lead shot in England and Wales is already prohibited in specific circumstances
by existing legislation – including on all foreshores, and in or over specified sites
of special scientific interest, predominantly wetlands.</p><p> </p><p>The Health and
Safety Executive (HSE) is currently preparing recommendations on further action to
restrict the use of lead in ammunition. This work has included looking at information
submitted to them with regard to possible options to control the use of lead ammunition.
The previous SHOT-SWITCH study has been considered and is referenced in the background
document of evidence (attached to this answer) which was put out with the public consultation
last year.</p><p> </p><p>HSE expects to issue its final restriction opinions later
this year. The decision to apply any UK REACH restrictions as a further regulatory
measure, or not to do so, will subsequently be made by the Defra Secretary of State,
with the consent of the Scottish and Welsh Ministers.</p>
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