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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench) on Thursday, 9 May 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2019. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will respond to their 2016 consultation on updating the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988.

Answer

This is a complex issue and it is absolutely vital that the Government gets this right: we are committed to reviewing these regulations to ensure that the highest levels of fire safety are maintained while minimising risks to health and the environment.

The Department will publish its response to the 2016 consultation in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15639
Session
2017-19
Related items
Furniture: Fire Resistant Materials
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Public consultation
Legislation
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
Link
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