Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bruce George (Labour), on Friday, 20 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 60 members in total.

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PHASING OUT THE SALE OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS

That this House notes that the Government's proposal to phase out the sale of incandescent light bulbs by 2011 is likely to have serious consequences for the health and quality of life of people with light sensitivity conditions unless exemptions are made; recognises that people with such conditions can suffer severe and debilitating reactions to non-incandescent lighting; further notes that a ban on incandescent light bulbs would prevent people with light sensitivity conditions from using electrical lighting in their own homes, and would restrict their movements to places where electrical lighting is not in use, thus leading to social exclusion; and calls on the Government to ensure that suitable incandescent bulbs remain available for purchase and use by or for people with light sensitivity conditions.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1316 

Session

2006-07

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Ann Winterton

Elfyn Llwyd

Alan Meale

Brian Jenkins

Lynne Jones

Subjects

Health hazards Lighting

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk