§ 7. Miss Burtonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that there is disquiet in the laundering and dry-cleaning industries concerning the non-labelling of textiles where synthetic fibres are used; that, after discussions lasting 18 months, no solution has been put forward; and if, therefore, he will set up a small committee to inquire into the problem as a matter of urgency.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI understand that recommended washing instructions for fabrics requiring special treatment have been provisionally agreed by a committee of the British Standards Institution representing the interests concerned, and that subject to final approval these will soon be issued as a British Standard.
§ Miss BurtonIs the right hon. Gentleman able to say whether this will include the labelling of fabrics, stating what percentage of fibres go into their makeup?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftI understand it will be open to anyone to label them accordingly.