Debates between Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Baroness Masham of Ilton during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Debate between Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Baroness Masham of Ilton
Wednesday 6th November 2013

(11 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Stowell of Beeston Portrait Baroness Stowell of Beeston
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I will have to write to my noble friend on the specifics of his questions on electrical checks, but I would point him to the wider review which is taking place to enhance the safety of all people in rented accommodation. It will cover a wide range of issues and not just gas, carbon monoxide or electricity.

Baroness Masham of Ilton Portrait Baroness Masham of Ilton (CB)
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My Lords, are there enough warnings on gas stoves that are taken into tents when people are camping? There have been several fatalities.

Baroness Stowell of Beeston Portrait Baroness Stowell of Beeston
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My Lords, the noble Baroness raises an important point. The Department of Health has been working with the British Standards Institution to introduce warning labels on barbecues and barbecue fuels to warn people of the dangers of bringing barbecues indoors or into tents. I think that people are gradually starting to understand the risks and dangers of that.