HC Deb 13 May 1958 vol 588 c187
1. Miss Burton

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the work of the Joint Committee set up by the British Standards Institution and the Electrical Development Association to cover electrical appliances and accessories; and what further development of the work of this committee is contemplated.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. F. J. Erroll)

The Joint Committee of the Electrical Development Association and the British Standards Institution on the safety of electrical appliances and accessories was set up after the war to test and advise on cases submitted to it where there may be doubt with regard to safety.

I understand that no development of the work of the Committee is contemplated; it will continue to operate as at present.

Miss Burton

Is the Minister aware that that is exactly what I feared? Does he know that the Consumer Advisory Council of the B.S.I. has been pressing for a long time for a Kite Mark scheme on this range of appliances? Can he give any indication whether that is likely to materialise?

Mr. Erroll

No, but I will make inquiries.