§ 77. Mrs. L. Jegerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware of the continuing incidence of accidental burns from gas and electric fires purchased before October, 1954; and whether he will issue a general direction to the gas and electricity boards to display and sell guards at their premises.
§ Mr. RentonIt is true that accidents continue to occur where old and unguarded gas and electric fires are in use. My right hon. Friend is informed that all gas boards hold for sale stocks of guards suitable for most of the unguarded fires in use and that their showrooms and other staffs are instructed to draw the attention of users to the importance of fixing guards. My right hon. Friend is informed that electricity boards also hold guards for sale and bring these arrangements to the notice of users. He therefore does not consider that a general direction of the kind suggested is necessary.