P253 CJEFAX 253 Mon 10 Nov 21:27/42   1/3             ! "£    DANGEROUS TOYS STILL ON SALE IN UK Killer toys are still on sale because of the EEC'u failure to agree new safety rules in time for Christmas. Euro MP David Martin said, "some toys bought in Scotland recently could inflict horrifying injuries on children". They include a miniature oven which can heat water to boiling point, a lead- painted train and a cuddly panda with extremely sharp, easily removed eyes. More
P253 CJEFA( 253 Mon 10 Nov 21:17/45   2/3            W    DANGEROUS TOYS The EEC could reduce the number of children injured bz dangerous toys every year, says Euro MP David Martin. Over 200,000 children are injured at play jvjry year but the Common Market has again failed to agree on tougher rules covering the safety of toys, sbid Mr Martin. He continued: "This means another Christmas with potentially lethal toys on sale." More
P253 CEEFAX 253 Mon 10 Nov 21:12/28   3/3                DANGEROUS TOYS Retailers who sell a "smoking monkey" toy to children, could face legal action. "Cigarettes" - thin white tubes which contain highly jlammable cellulose nitrate - are put into the monkey's mouth, when lit the monkey puffs out smoke rings. "The toy is a significant fire hazard and encourages children to play with matches", warned Surrey Council's Trading Standards Controller. More