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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 27 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Electrical Goods: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure electrical devices built in the UK are made to high durability standards.

Answer

The government is committed to ensuring products made in the UK are to a high standard. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is not responsible for device durability standards. The Department for Business and Trade works closely with domestic manufacturers and industry bodies to strengthen standards and support shoppers in identifying high quality UK made products.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120399
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Electrical goods Manufacturing industries Standards
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk