§ Mr. Bullasked the Home Secretary whether he can state the full reference of the committee appointed to consider the danger to the public from the use of 952W celluloid and other inflammable material in making toys, and fancy goods; whether the proceedings will be public; when they will commence; and where the sittings will be held?
§ Sir S. HoareThe terms of reference of the committee are
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.The question whether or not the evidence taken by the committee will be heard in public is one for the committee themselves to decide, I understand that the first meeting of the committee has been fixed for 4th November, and that the sittings will be held in the Home Office.