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Written question asked by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 March 2015. It was answered by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Fire Prevention: Furniture

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills of 25 November 2014, Official Report, column 257WH, what progress he has made on reviewing proposals to amend the Furniture and Furnishing (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

Answer

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has been carefully analysing the responses to the consultation on the proposed amendments to certain test schedules in the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. The Government response to this consultation was published on 25 March 2015 and can be accessed at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/furniture-fire-safety-regulations-proposed-amendments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
228089
Session
2014-15
Related items
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety)
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Fire prevention Furniture
Legislation
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
Link
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