§ Sir John Hallasked the Secretary of of State for the Home Department what investigation is being carried out into measures that can be taken to prevent injuries to children caused by accidentally swallowing household chemicals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LaneThe Home Office is conducting research into the causes of home accidents, including poisoning accidents, with a view to establishing what further protective measures are necessary. It is also concerned with the preparation of an EEC directive on the labelling of household substances. But the best safeguard is for parents to keep all household chemicals out of the reach of young children.