§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps will he take to extend safety standards to second-hand gas appliances, beyond 1 January 1996.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 19 November 1992]: A high standard of safety is already required for second hand gas cookers under the Gas Cooking Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1989. The regulation of these products after 1 January 1996 will be maintained and I am also considering the possibility of extending the same level of consumer protection to a wider range of second hand gas appliances.