§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade, pursuant to his answer of 29 June,Official Report, column 405, how long a consultation period he envisages for the draft amendment regulations and associated documents relating to the fire safety of furnishings in respect of self-catering accommodation under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 1987; what period of moratorium he proposes with effect from 1 March 1993; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 3 July 1992]: The Department plans to allow a period of two months for comments by interested parties on the draft amendment regulations and associated documents relating to the fire safety of furnishings in respect of self-catering accommodation under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
The date on which the requirement will apply will be decided in the light of this consultation.