§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information his Department has on accidents arising from surface heat of domestic heating radiators; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe Department of the Environment does not keep statistics on this subject. In general, reducing surface heat to a level which is completely safe will also result in living space temperature falling to a level incompatible with comfort.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what regulations cover the surface temperature of domestic heating radiators.
§ Mr. AtkinsThere are no regulations relating specifically to the surface temperature of domestic heating radiators. In sheltered accommodation, such as nursing homes, the relevant local authority has responsibility for setting a maximum surface temperature for radiators.