Written question asked by Peter L Pike (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 1999. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what publicity he plans to produce on the dangers of lighter fuel refills; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what publicity he plans to produce on the dangers of lighter fuel refills; and if he will make a statement. [75470] Ms Jowell: I have been asked to reply. The Health Education Authority includes information on the risk of volatile substance abuse, including lighter refills, in its general publicity material and information leaflets on drugs misuse. In addition, it is planning a publicity campaign targeted at retailers to raise awareness of the issue of volatile substance abuse. It will also inform retailers of their legal responsibilities when selling products that could be used for the purpose of volatile substance abuse.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 75470; 327 c273W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Health education Publicity Misuse Liquefied petroleum gas Solvents Lighters