§ Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection when she intends to make regulations for perambulators and push-chairs based on British Standard 4139/1967 for perambulators and 4792/1972 for pushchairs; and if she will make a statement.
Mr. Alan WilliamsA first draft of the regulations, based on the provisions in these British Standards relating to stability, locking devices, and efficiency of brakes, will shortly be circulated to interested bodies for comment. The regulations will be made as soon as possible after consultations are completed.