Plastic Milk Tokens (Fire-Risk Warning)

Mr. Lomas
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when his Department last issued a fire-risk warning concerning pre-payment plastic milk tokens; if he will issue another warning to the parties concerned; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sharples
In November, 1949, the Home Office recommended to fire brigades that advice should be given to organisations using milk tokens made from inflammable substances. Following a recent fire at a milk depot in Halifax my right hon. Friend proposes to seek  the co-operation of the trade in ensuring that pre-payment tokens are not in future made from celluloid.