Motion · S5M-23378 · 16 Nov 2020
Electrical Fire Safety Week 2020
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, which is a charity that is dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage from electricity; notes that 23 November 2020 marks the start of the charity’s Electrical Fire Safety Week, which this year focuses on the potential risks of electrical fires caused by sub-standard and counterfeit products that are easily available to purchase on online marketplaces; understands that three out of five people in Scotland will turn to these platforms for Christmas shopping this year, believing that it is safer than visiting the high street during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that multiple investigations by Electrical Safety First have discovered dangerous electrical products for sale via third-party sellers on online marketplaces; encourages consumers to stick to the stores or websites of known manufacturers and retailers such as those found on the high street; commends Electrical Safety First for highlighting this important issue, and hopes that Electrical Fire Safety Week 2020 is a great success.
Supporters (20)
- Annabelle Ewing 16 Nov 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 16 Nov 2020
- Bill Kidd 16 Nov 2020
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 16 Nov 2020
- John Mason 16 Nov 2020
- Mark McDonald 16 Nov 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 16 Nov 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 16 Nov 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 16 Nov 2020
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 17 Nov 2020
- Joan McAlpine 17 Nov 2020
- Sandra White 17 Nov 2020
- Ruth Maguire 18 Nov 2020
- Gil Paterson 19 Nov 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 20 Nov 2020
- Colin Smyth 22 Nov 2020
- Elaine Smith 23 Nov 2020
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 24 Nov 2020
- Lewis Macdonald 24 Nov 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 26 Nov 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.