HC Deb 05 December 1966 vol 737 cc182-3W
62. Sir B. Janner

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the poisonous danger to children of many kitchen scouring substances used in the kitchens of most housewives; and whether he will seek powers to instruct the manufacturers of these substances to mark them as poisonous and so warn parents of their dangers.

Mr. Loughlin

While we are aware that scouring powders are occasionally consumed by children, the evidence in our possession suggests that they are rarely a serious danger to health. If my hon. Friend has other evidence I shall be glad to consider it.