56. Mrs. Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps are taken to control the use of poisonous substances as colours in the manufacture of lipstick on sale in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerSubstances included in the Poisons List are subject to appropriate measures of control under the Poisons Rules. If the hon. Lady has evidence that any substance used for colouring lipsticks is poisonous, I shall consider it.