Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how much was spent by his Department on research into the prevention of accidental injuries (a) in total and (b) on those related to consumer products in the last 12 months for which figures are available. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mrs. Spelman: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much was spent by his Department on research into the prevention of accidental injuries (a) in total and (b) on those related to consumer products in the last 12 months for which figures are available. [140678] Dr. Howells: The Department of Trade and Industry has spent £2.8 million over the last 12 months on research into the prevention of accidental injuries in the home, all of which was related to consumer products. This amount includes money spent on the Home Accident Surveillance System collecting and collating accident statistics.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c539W;357 c538-9W; 140678
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Consumers Accidents Expenditure Health education Protection Research
Contains statistics: Yes
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