§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of fire-safe cigarettes. [11864]
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§ Jacqui SmithOfficials have had discussions with representatives of the main manufacturers in the United Kingdom on the possible effects of certain additives on the burning rates of cigarettes.
One manufacturer is engaged on the development of a cigarette paper modified to control the burn rate.
Officials are aware of the development of standards governing ignition propensity and at least one branch conforming to these standards has been introduced in the United States.