§ 13. Mrs. Hartasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he will take steps to prohibit the manufacture or import of any fireplace surrounds which do not incorporate eyelets for the fitting of fireguards meeting the British Standards Specification B.S. 2788.
§ Mr. D. PriceMy right hon. Friend has no power to prohibit manufacture and it would not be appropriate to use his powers under the Import, Export and Customs Powers (Defence) Act, 1939, to control imports for the purpose envisaged in the Question.