§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has over the use in schools in Wales of metallic marker pens with gold and silver lettering that contain xylene/xylol; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John StradlingThomas: My right hon. Friend has no information on the extent of the use of these pens in schools. The provision and use of writing materials in schools is a matter for local education authorities.