§ Mrs. Ann Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps he proposes to take in the light of the dangers of the disposable type of butane lighter.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimI understand that about 10 million disposable butane lighters are sold each year in this country, and my Department is at present considering whether they present a risk of any kind. The need for action will depend on the outcome. To date there appears to be little evidence that they are unsafe in normal use.