§ Mrs. Peacockasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on consultations to date with the police and representatives of manufacturers' and retailers' associations on the specific proposals regarding the sale of solvents to young people announced in his answer of 3 May, Official Report, column 210.
§ Mr. MellorWe have now completed our consultations, the responses to which indicate widespread support for new legislation of the kind outlined in my previous answer. We are now studying the detailed comments made by those consulted, and will be prepared to support the introduction of a suitable Bill in the next parliamentary Session.