§ Mr. Pageasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what progress has been made in implementing the rolling programme of references of nationalised industries to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
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§ Mr. MaudeThe Department's code of practice proposals on the ignition resistance of upholstered furniture produced a substantial amount of corrrespondence. The majority of the replies agree with the principle of the code of practice approach though there are many suggestions for differences of detail and of timing. My officials are currently discussing the responses with officials of the Home Office. I expect to be in a position to make a further statement during the next month and to circulate draft regulations for consultation early in the new year.