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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 22 May 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Furniture: Fire Resistant Materials

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 22 May (HL15636), which scientific evidence from external sources including academic papers and studies they are taking into account; what are the dates of meetings that have taken place to discuss the progress of the review; and whether they have met (1) Professor Richard Hull of the University of Central Lancashire, or (2) Bob Birtles of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, in relation to the review.

Answer

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 are being reviewed to ensure they reflect changed fire safety risks, innovation, manufacturing processes and environmental and health concerns of chemical flame retardants whilst maintaining product safety protections.

The Department will publish its response to the 2016 consultation in due course. This will take into account of the responses received, the views of experts from across government including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Public Health England, the Food Standards Agency and the Fire Services, as well as a range of evidence from external sources such as academic papers.

Ministers have not had meetings with Professor Richard Hull or Bob Birtles. Details of ministerial meetings with external bodies are published on the Gov.uk website.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15927
Session
2017-19
Related items
Furniture: Fire Resistant Materials
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Furniture Research Reviews Fire resistant materials
Legislation
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
Link
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