§ Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to withdraw foam-rubber mattresses from Royal Navy ships or to provide fireproof covering for them.
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§ Mr. WigginFoam-filled mattresses in Royal Navy ships are already fitted with a fire-retarding cotton covering. To give improved protection, however, a programme has been initiated to replace them with sprung mattresses at the earliest opportunity.