HC Deb 24 February 1988 vol 128 c212W
Mr. Conway

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) what advice he has given to furniture retailers on the foam standards they should consider when forward ordering supplies; and if he will make a statement;

(2) when he expects to lay before Parliament regulations relating to the safety standards of foam used in furniture; and if he will make a statement;

(3) what is the ignition source level selected for the consultation period on combustion modified high resilient foam for use in furniture; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

Draft regulations will be issued for consultation in the very near future. They will contain proposals for specifying combustion modifed foam to be used in upholstered furniture.