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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 1998. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if the Government will support proposals from other EU member states for emergency measures to restrict the marketing of soft PVC toys; withdraw soft PVC toys for infants; and supports the Dutch Government's proposals to use human volunteers to test the hazards of soft PVC toys; and take steps to ensure that this testing does not delay emergency restrictions in the EU on the marketing of soft PVC toys.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
311 c149W; 39974;39976;39975
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Health hazards Plastics Standards Safety Retail trade Toys and games Polyvinyl chloride