§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received(a) on behalf of retailers and (b) on behalf of waste disposal operators about the effect of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendments) Regulations 1992; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 23 February 1993]: My Department has received 39 letters on behalf of retailers of upholstered furniture about the fire resistance requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations, as amended, applicable to second-hand furniture from 1 March this year. No representations on behalf of waste disposal operators have been received.