§ Mr. RaynsfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects an interim British Standard, in the absence of European Union standards, to be introduced for carbon monoxide detectors in respect of domestic gas appliances.
§ Mr. OppenheimA draft British standard is currently being developed. This is being considered for possible adoption as a European standard. Discussions will take place between the Health and Safety Executive, the British Standards Institution and United Kingdom manufacturers to consider whether an interim British standard is desirable.
§ Mr. RaynsfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many Health and Safety Executive enforcement officers have as their specific responsibility the enforcement of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994.
§ Mr. OppenheimThere are approximately 150 inspectors in the Health and Safety Executive whose duties include enforcement of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994.