§ Mr. KempTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he takes to ensure that holiday companies ensure that holiday makers are safe from carbon monoxide poisoning in accommodation rented through them abroad. [82652]
§ Dr. HowellsWhile the Government are, of course, concerned about the safety of British holidaymakers when travelling overseas, the safety standards applying to rented accommodation are subject to national regulation over which Her Majesty's Government have no jurisdiction.
Nevertheless, holiday companies, and others, in the United Kingdom offering or selling package holidays are covered by "The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992". The Regulations provide that those who offer package holidays are liable to consumers for the proper performance of contracts, including, amongst other things, supplying accommodation which is safe.