Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 4 September 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 September 2017. It was answered by Lord Sharma (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Electrical Goods: Safety
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of trends in the (a) use and (b) quality of portable appliance testing on electrical products in (i) private rented housing and (ii) businesses since the Lofstedt report on Reclaiming health and safety for all, published on 28 November 2011.
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DCLG does not hold information on trends in use and quality of Portable Appliance Testing in private rented housing.
A Working Group of experts was recently established to provide recommendations to Ministers on what, if any, legislative requirements for electrical safety in the private rented sector should be introduced. I am currently considering their report and recommendations.
Electrical safety in businesses is addressed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and guidance. HSE does not keep information on trends in the use and quality of portable appliance testing on electrical products in businesses.
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- 2017-19
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- Electrical goods Safety Testing
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