§ 27. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade if, in view of the fire risks, he will tighten up the regulations governing the use of polyurethane foam in furniture and textile manufacture; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreThere are no such regulations at present but I am urgently considering whether, having regard to all the relevant factors, regulations should be made under the Consumer Safety Act 1978 relating to the ignitability of upholstered furniture.