§ 77. Mr. Cartlandasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has yet set up the departmental committee to inquire into the question of the danger to children and others arising from the use of celluloid toys and other articles; and, if so, what are its terms of reference?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)I am glad to be able to announce that Sir Vivian Henderson, formerly Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office, has consented to act as chairman of this committee and my right hon. Friend hopes that the composition of the committee will soon be completed. Its terms of reference will be:
To inquire into the use of celluloid and any similar highly inflammable material in the manufacture of toys, fancy goods, articles of attire, toilet requisites and the like and to consider what steps are desirable and practicable against the danger arising to the public and especially to children from such use.
§ Miss WilkinsonWill there be any women on that committee, and if so, how many?
§ Mr. LloydThese terms of reference were very carefully considered. The difficulty from the point of view of the trade and because of the various substances that are used, is to deal with the borderline cases. I think the terms of reference will be found satisfactory.