§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what fire regulations exist concerning the use of polystyrene materials in the manufacture of soft furnishings.
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§ Mr. John FraserI have been asked to reply.
There are no regulations at present under the Consumer Protection Act 1961 governing the use of materials in soft furnishings. The Government are sponsoring research in this field, and I shall consider the possibility of making regulations when the results of this research are available.