§ 104. Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many babies have died as a result of choking through the use of badly designed imported rubber teats during the last 12 months; what representations have been made to him; and whether, after study, he will seek powers to control their sale to the public.
§ Mr. SharplesDuring 1970 and the first nine months of 1971, three cases came to notice in which babies died from choking on dummies of unknown origin. Another baby died last month from choking on an imported dummy of a type which had been withdrawn from sale 12 months ago following a complaint made by the medical officer of health for St. Helens. On present information, my right hon. Friend does not think that regulations would be justified, but the British Standards Institution262W is considering the possibility of preparing a suitable Standard.