HC Deb 19 November 1986 vol 105 c186W
Mr. Wilkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in view of the publication produced by his Department, "Quality Counts", he will require mandatory certification of gas cookers on sale in the United Kingdom to conform with stipulated British standards.

Mr. Howard

I do not propose to require mandatory certification of gas cookers to conform with stipulated British standards. I am proposing, however, that they be required to conform with the safety requirements given in those standards.