§ Mr. Doddsasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about the action being taken to deal with the need for more reasonable standards of safety for electrical appliances and fittings; and when legislation on the subject will be introduced.
§ Mr. MaudlingSo far as British Standards for electrical appliances and fittings are concerned, I have no reason for thinking them to be unsatisfactory. As the hon. Member may be aware, the British Electrical Approvals Board is due to start approving appliances at the end of next month. In so far as the enforcement of new safety standards for electrical appliances and fittings may prove necessary, I would ask the hon. Member to await the outcome of the debate on the Consumer Protection Bill.