Letter dated 14/01/2008 from Anne McGuire MP to Tom Levitt MP regarding various issues arising from the adjournment debate on carbon monoxide detectors on 8th January 2008. 4 p.

Letter dated 14/01/2008 from Anne McGuire MP to Tom Levitt MP regarding various issues arising from the adjournment debate on carbon monoxide detectors on 8th January 2008. 4 p.

Letter dated 14/01/2008 from Anne McGuire MP to Bob Spink MP regarding carbon monoxide alarms in caravans and park homes. 4 p.

Letter dated 14/01/2008 from Anne McGuire MP to Bob Spink MP regarding carbon monoxide alarms in caravans and park homes. 4 p.

I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I agree that it is a very welcome initiative. I have not heard of one on that scale before, and I hope that it is a precursor of things to come. Only one in five respondents to my questionnaire were tenants...

I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I agree that it is a very welcome initiative. I have not heard of one on that scale before, and I hope that it is a precursor of things to come. Only one in five respondents to my questionnaire were tenants...

On 28 January 2004 it snowed in High Peak—that is not unusual at this time of year. The snow was so heavy that school buses were summoned and children sent home. My constituent, Mary Ann Bailey, then aged 15, went to a friend's home in Hadfield, near Glossop, for the...

On 28 January 2004 it snowed in High Peak—that is not unusual at this time of year. The snow was so heavy that school buses were summoned and children sent home. My constituent, Mary Ann Bailey, then aged 15, went to a friend's home in Hadfield, near Glossop, for the...

I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on presenting this important debate and the caring way in which he is dealing with these terrible tragedies. Our hearts go out to him and his constituents. The hon. Gentleman knows that I have in my constituency arguably the best, and certainly the largest, park...

I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on presenting this important debate and the caring way in which he is dealing with these terrible tragedies. Our hearts go out to him and his constituents. The hon. Gentleman knows that I have in my constituency arguably the best, and certainly the largest, park...

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. Many hon. Members have had to deal with the consequences of CO poisoning, and many people have been killed by what is a silent killer. Will he comment on the recent initiative in my constituency that was launched by Councillor Joan Carthy,...

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. Many hon. Members have had to deal with the consequences of CO poisoning, and many people have been killed by what is a silent killer. Will he comment on the recent initiative in my constituency that was launched by Councillor Joan Carthy,...

Will the Minister convey my thanks and the thanks of many fire authorities in Britain for the help that the HSE has recently given with the production of 400,000 leaflets to raise awareness of the dangers of the silent killer, so that when fire checks take place in local communities,...

Will the Minister convey my thanks and the thanks of many fire authorities in Britain for the help that the HSE has recently given with the production of 400,000 leaflets to raise awareness of the dangers of the silent killer, so that when fire checks take place in local communities,...

Indeed. I know that a great deal of work on the matter has been done by the HSE and the fire and emergency services. The research will also call for proposals to assess the number of people experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning by looking at how many are admitted to hospital...

Indeed. I know that a great deal of work on the matter has been done by the HSE and the fire and emergency services. The research will also call for proposals to assess the number of people experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning by looking at how many are admitted to hospital...

I begin by commending my hon. Friend the Member for High Peak (Tom Levitt) for securing this important debate. It has given the House an opportunity to revisit the issue of gas safety in the home, to which the Government attach considerable importance. I also acknowledge the attendance of colleagues...

I begin by commending my hon. Friend the Member for High Peak (Tom Levitt) for securing this important debate. It has given the House an opportunity to revisit the issue of gas safety in the home, to which the Government attach considerable importance. I also acknowledge the attendance of colleagues...

I take my hon. Friend's point, and I recognise that mobile homes and caravans are a particular issue, as hon. Members have highlighted. We need to recognise the context: 22 million households, mobile homes and other places of abode use gas appliances. I suppose that we have to recognise that...

I take my hon. Friend's point, and I recognise that mobile homes and caravans are a particular issue, as hon. Members have highlighted. We need to recognise the context: 22 million households, mobile homes and other places of abode use gas appliances. I suppose that we have to recognise that...

The hon. Gentleman is right, and if he will bear with me, I will list the demands that I wish to make of my hon. Friend the Minister. Ten years ago one person died each week from CO poisoning on average; today it is one a fortnight across the country...

The hon. Gentleman is right, and if he will bear with me, I will list the demands that I wish to make of my hon. Friend the Minister. Ten years ago one person died each week from CO poisoning on average; today it is one a fortnight across the country...

It is important to put on record that the figure of eight relates to mains gas, so deaths such as that of Mr. Froggatt in his caravan would not be included in that figure.

It is important to put on record that the figure of eight relates to mains gas, so deaths such as that of Mr. Froggatt in his caravan would not be included in that figure.

Adjournment debate on carbon monoxide detectors in homes.

Adjournment debate on carbon monoxide detectors in homes.

Revocation and consolidation of the Gas Catalytic Heaters (Safety) Regulations 1984 (SI 1984/1802), the Asbestos Products (Safety) Regulations 1985 (SI 1985/2042) and the Asbestos Products (Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 1987 (1987/1979): consultation letter. DTI. Undated (1997).

Revocation and consolidation of the Gas Catalytic Heaters (Safety) Regulations 1984 (SI 1984/1802), the Asbestos Products (Safety) Regulations 1985 (SI 1985/2042) and the Asbestos Products (Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 1987 (1987/1979): consultation letter. DTI. Undated (1997).

Deregulation initiative: revocation and consolidation of the Gas Catalytic Heaters (Safety) Regulations 1984 (SI 1984/1802), the Asbestos Products (Safety) Regulations 1985 (SI 1985/2042) and the Asbestos Products (Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 1987 (1987/1979): consultation paper and list of consultees. DTI. Undated (1996).

Deregulation initiative: revocation and consolidation of the Gas Catalytic Heaters (Safety) Regulations 1984 (SI 1984/1802), the Asbestos Products (Safety) Regulations 1985 (SI 1985/2042) and the Asbestos Products (Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 1987 (1987/1979): consultation paper and list of consultees. DTI. Undated (1996).

How many people have died or been injured by accidents due to a fault in gas powered domestic water heaters in each of the past four years. - Table given.

How many people have died or been injured by accidents due to a fault in gas powered domestic water heaters in each of the past four years. - Table given.

If he will comment on the sector of industry which makes cookers and gas fires; how many such companies are known to his Department in the West Midlands; and how many people are employed in the sector. - Inc figures.

If he will comment on the sector of industry which makes cookers and gas fires; how many such companies are known to his Department in the West Midlands; and how many people are employed in the sector. - Inc figures.

What action the Health and Safety Executive is taking regarding the monitoring, safety and regulation of home gas space heating appliances in Wales.

What action the Health and Safety Executive is taking regarding the monitoring, safety and regulation of home gas space heating appliances in Wales.

To comment on the introduction of European Community Directive 90/ 396/EEC, relating to applicances for burning gaseous fuels; and whether he will draw it to the attention of Her Majesty's consuls in Spain and Portugal, following the deaths of British subjects as a result of defective water heaters in their...

To comment on the introduction of European Community Directive 90/ 396/EEC, relating to applicances for burning gaseous fuels; and whether he will draw it to the attention of Her Majesty's consuls in Spain and Portugal, following the deaths of British subjects as a result of defective water heaters in their...