HC Deb 08 December 1966 vol 737 c341W
88. Mr. Gardner

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make regulations to prohibit imports of spectacle frames which are liable to ignite when placed near a naked flame or lighted cigarette.

Mr. Darling

No. The Board does not use its powers under the Import, Export and Customs Powers (Defence) Act, 1939, to impose import controls for other than broad economic or commercial purposes.