§ Mr. Marquandasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware that Figure 54 of the Housing Manual of 1949 shows a kitchen in which the sink and cooker are on opposite walls, an arrangement which greatly increases the risk of scalding accidents, which are one of the main causes of death and injury to young children; and whether, before issuing a new manual, he will take the advice of an expert on home safety.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI agree that this arrangement is better avoided, and the right hon. Member will find that it has been discarded in all plans for new dwellings published by my Department during the last four years. I am fully aware of the importance of design on safety in the home, and my Department is represented on the Standing Inter-Departmental Committee on Accidents in the Home.