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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 2006. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 October 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Volatile Substance Abuse

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make it her policy to add bitrex to cigarette lighter fuel to discourage volatile substance abuse.
Answer

We are working closely with the industry supplying cigarette lighter refills to identify the most practicable way of making these less susceptible to abuse, with a view to reaching a voluntary agreement on the way forward.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94211; 451 c361W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Misuse Solvents
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk