asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will take steps to stop the sale of glass wool because of the danger involved from glass splinters.

I am advised that glass wool has a number of legitimate industrial uses. It does, however, freely break up when handled, and it should be kept away from foodstuffs and out of the reach of small children.

Am I to understand from that answer that the sale of glass wool is to be prohibited in the multiple shops?

No, Sir. A statement was made last year about this matter, and I understand that no accidents occurred afterwards. I hope that this Question and answer will direct the attention of people to the necessity for handling this stuff carefully.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that he has said that the sale of glass wool will be prohibited, and yet it is not being prohibited from being sold in the shops, but is still being sold?

I thought I said exactly the opposite. It is not being prohibited.