HC Deb 12 November 1964 vol 701 cc100-1W
43. Lady Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation to simplify further the present situation regarding safety standards for British and imported toys, so that manufacturers will have a clearer guide to the required standards.

Mr. G. Thomas

A code of Safety Requirements for Children's Toys is clearly set out in British Standard B.S. 3443 of 1961. Manufacturers and importers in this country are well aware of the Code, and I have no reason to believe that they find it unsatisfactory. Regulations are being prepared to give statutory backing to the more important safety requirements in the Code.