§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988; and if he will make a statement. [124674]
§ Dr. HowellsMy Department is undertaking research to evaluate whether the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 have been successful in reducing the number of lives lost and serious injuries suffered as a result of furniture fires.
I plan to publish this research at the end of June 2000 and copies will be placed in the House of Commons Library.