§ 64. Mr. SpellerTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will seek powers to require all electrical appliances to be sold to the end user complete with the appropriate safety plug.
§ Mr. MaudeNo. This is a commercial matter for the appliance manufacturer or retailers to decide in the light of consumer demand.
On the safety aspects, detailed guidance on the connection of plugs must be provided by law and consumers are free to choose whether to connect the plugs themselves or, if they do not feel capable, to seek technical assistance at additional cost. The safety of the plugs themselves is governed by the Plugs and Sockets Etc. (Safety) Regulations 1987.