HC Deb 24 March 1971 vol 814 cc140-1W
Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will issue a circular encouraging local education authorities to restrict the use of roller towels in schools and to install paper towel dispensers on grounds of both hygiene and safety.

Mrs. Thatcher

I am considering whether I can usefully issue any general advice to local education authorities about the potential dangers involved in having some kinds of roller towel, particularly for the use of younger children.