Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what regulations govern the materials which can be used to provide safety surfaces in children's playgrounds.

Answer: Pete Wishart: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what regulations govern the materials which can be used to provide safety surfaces in children's playgrounds. [38698] Mr. Caborn: I have been asked to reply There are no statutory regulations governing the materials which can be used to provide safety surfaces in children's playgrounds. DCMS funds research into children's play issues in England, including play safety. This work is currently carried out for us by the Children's Play Council, which has set up the Play Safety Forum to identify the key issues affecting play safety. DCMS officials attend this forum, which is working on a statement on play safety.

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