§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps the Government are taking to introduce safety standards for children's day wear clothing and in particular for shell suits.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 21 October 1991]: My Department has asked the British Standards Institution (BSI) to prepare a flammability specification for children's daywear garments that could provide the basis for informative labelling to be included in these garments.
§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the Government will introduce fire and toxicity safety standards for children's shell suits and other children's day wear; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeighMy Department has asked the British Standards Institution (BSI) to prepare a flammability specification for children's daywear garments that could provide the basis for informative labelling to be included in these garments. Discussions with the BSI are continuing.
There is no evidence that garments present a toxicity hazard either in their made up state or in the event that they catch fire.