§ 24. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will seek powers to ensure standardisation of labelling of dangerous chemicals, particularly in stating possible antidotes in case of accidental poisoning, and neutralising agents to be used in case of spillage or fire.
§ Mr. LaneSome standardisation is achieved by existing labelling requirements for poisons and certain other dangerous substances. For the rest, most household products are labelled by the manufacturers, where necessary, with appropriate warnings and instructions. My right hon. Friend is not convinced, on present evidence, that further legislation is needed.