§ 57. Mr. Prenticeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he is giving to using his powers under the Consumer Protection Act, 1961, to deal with the possible health risk arising from the use of lacquer hair sprays in hairdressing establishments.
§ Mr. WoodhouseMy right hon. Friend is informed that the Medical Research Council is conducting an investigation into the possible risk to health resulting from the use of these sprays in hairdressing establishments. The need for any action to protect the public will be considered further in the light of the Council's findings.