Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 18 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 October 2007. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Housing: Carbon Monoxide

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government has taken to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in private student accommodation.

Answer: The Government last week gave full support to ““CO Awareness week”” that was designed to raise public appreciation of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.A ministerial group on gas safety this month received details from the gas and allied industries about plans this winter to publicise widely the dangers of CO poisoning. The role of the ministerial group was announced in June this year.Looking ahead, the Government have announced a major reform of the gas installer registration scheme, to include a new requirement on the appointed provider to promote new initiatives on raising public awareness of gas safety risks, including in student rented accommodation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 465 c757W; 160204
Session: 2006-07
Subjects: Carbon monoxide Housing Domestic safety Poisoning Rented housing Students
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk