§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research he has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the fire and smoke risks from the transportation of polystyrene; and if he will make a statement. [6418]
§ Mr. WattsExtensive research and evaluation work on the fire and smoke hazards of a wide range of materials, including polystyrene in different applications, has been carried out for the Home Office's fire research and development group, the Fire Research Station and the Health and Safety Executive.