§ 5. Mrs. Mannasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that in the schools under his jurisdiction, sewing mistresses are teaching girls to make nightdresses from the material that causes the highest death rate from burning accidents in Scotland; and if he will ensure that this practice is discontinued.
§ Mr. Henderson StewartMy right hon. Friend is aware that in some schools nightdresses are made from inflammable materials and he is considering what action should be taken in the matter. It is of course the case that very many fabrics in common use are inflammable.
§ Mrs. MannIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the campaign "Mind that Child" in regard to road accidents and also of carelessness in regard to highly flammable materials? Is there not an opportunity to introduce Winceyette processed as a new non-flammable fabric? Will he encourage a little propaganda about home accidents during sewing-class meetings?
§ Mr. StewartI am very much obliged to the hon. Lady. That suggestion will be taken into account.
§ Captain DuncanIs my hon. Friend aware that a large sum of money is being spent by the National Health Service every year in treating in hospitals accident cases involving burning, and that that money could be saved if the manufacture of non-inflammable materials were encouraged?