§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he has any plans to lay an order prohibiting the manufacture, sale and display of doll's house furniture; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthNo. I am consulting about the implementation of the European Community dangerous imitations directive 87/357/EEC. The directive prohibits the supply of articles, which, because of their similarity to foodstuffs, endanger health and safety of consumers, especially children. The regulations will not apply to food imitations that do not constitute a hazard, but concern has been expressed about the possibility that the directive may affect imitation food supplies with dolls' houses. All comments made during the current consultation will be carefully considered before final decisions on implementation are made.