§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many children under the age of five years have been injured in accidents at home during each of the last five years for which records are available; and what were the causes of such accidents.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherWe do not have this information. But from data in the home accident surveillance system it appears that accidents to children in this age group account for about one quarter of all home accidents reported to hospitals in England and Wales. The causes are numerous and varied. If the hon. Member has any particular cause or kind of accident in mind I shall try to let him have the necessary information.
§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has considered the report of the 251W consumer safety unit entitled "Home Accident Surveillance System 1982"; whether he will take action as a result of its conclusions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherMy Department is using the information available from the home accident surveillance system and the associated In-depth Studies in discussions on safety standards in the British Standards Institution and in advising manufacturers on improving the safety of their products.