§ Dame Peggy Fennerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if his Department issues recommendations or guidelines on safe surfaces in children's play or recreation areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe Department issued guidance to local authorities on safety in children's playgrounds in 1978. This advice, which recommended the use of impact-absorbing surface materials under play equipment, was consolidated by British Standard 5696. A new British Standard is currently being drawn up.