HC Deb 05 November 1993 vol 231 c513W
Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many representations he has received urging that the policy of deregulation should not weaken existing consumer protection legislation in respect of fire risk and poisonous gases in furniture and clothing.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

My Department has received 31 representations that there should be no change to the Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985 and 72 representations that there should be no change to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended.