§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to how many local authorities have installed circuit breakers in property which they are responsible; how many new homes have such equipment; if he has had discussions with contractors in the private and public sectors about such installations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TraceyThe Department does not have any information on the numbers of local authorities that have installed circuit breakers in their property nor on new homes fitted with such equipment. No discussions with contractors in the private or public sectors have been held, but I understand that the Institute of Electrical Engineers already recommend that electric sockets used for outdoor appliances should be protected by residual circuit breakers.