§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if she will take steps to protect the consumers of water by discussing with the British Standards Institution the need for improved standards for copper water pipes to prevent pinholing as a result of corrosion pitting; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI have been asked to reply.
No. I have no reason to believe that the current British Standard specifications for copper pipes for use in water installations are unsatisfactory.