§ Mr. Nicholas Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will discuss with manufacturers of glue and other solvents the possibility of a limitation on sales to young people to deter abuse.
§ Mr. John PattenI have invited representatives of retailers' and manufacturers' organisations to a meeting on 8 November to discuss action that could be taken to coordinate voluntary restraint on sales of solvent-based products. The meeting will explore the possibility of drawing up a simple but flexible set of guidelines for people selling solvents, aerosols and other such products liable to misuse by inhalation.
Earlier this year representatives of retailers were consulted on the problem of solvent misuse and how it might be tackled. I welcome this opportunity to build upon the helpful and positive ideas we received for responding to the practical problems involved.