§ Mr. Robert Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is his estimate of the cost to the United Kingdom balance of payments of the total imports of stainless steel hinges, particularly in view of their requirement on fire doors.
§ Mr. MeacherI have been asked to reply.
I regret that I am unable to provide this information. The available import statistics relate only to hinges of base metal of all types. Fire safety regulations in buildings are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.
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