Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 1997. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What research he has commissioned into the fire safety implications of the presence of lightweight polymer-cored sandwich panels in the food processing industry and by which organisations this research has been carried out. - (Holding answer 20 January 1997).

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what research he has commissioned into the fire safety implications of the presence of lightweight polymer-cored sandwich panels in the food processing industry and by which organisations this research has been carried out. [11262] Mr. Sackville: [holding answer 20 January 1997]: The fire research and development group of the Home Office commissioned the Building Research Establishment to undertake an initial review of the fire safety of large insulated sandwich panels. Small-scale laboratory tests have been carried out to examine the ignitability and general fire behaviour of the panels with a view to more detailed and extensive tests being commissioned by the Department of the Environment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11262; 288 c515W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Buildings Fire prevention Industry Food Engineering Research Polymers