Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 1997. It was answered by Robert B Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What research he has commissioned to be carried out 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 was carried out.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what research he has commissioned to be carried out 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 was carried out. [11271] Mr. Robert B. Jones: Officials in my Department have been working on this question with colleagues in the Home Office who had commissioned the Building Research Establishment to undertake an initial review of the fire safety of large insulated sandwich panels. My Department will commission follow-up tests with larger specimens shortly.

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