§ Mr. Neubertasked the Secretary of State for Trade what information he has received about defective electrical Christmas tree decorations imported from Taiwan; and what action he is taking to publicise the danger to the public.
§ Mr. EyreIn the last few days oral reports have been received from three local trading standards departments that certain Christmas tree lighting sets on the market manufactured in France, Taiwan and Hong Kong may contravene the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1975. I understand from two of the local authorities that sets are now to be tested to see whether they comply with the regulations. The other local authority has sent samples to my Department for investigation. A warning is being issued today to the public to take care when buying and using all Christmas tree lights.