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Gas Safety Week 2022, The Hidden Dangers

  • Submitted by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 28 July 2022
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Motion reference: S6M-05453
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 22 September 2022

That the Parliament marks Gas Safety Week 2022, which runs from 12 to 18 September and is coordinated by Gas Safe Register; understands that this is the 12th annual, pan-industry event, which brings everyone together for the common goal of keeping the nation gas safe while raising awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning; notes that Gas Safe Register provides a host of support and resources, including an interactive GasMap tool, allowing consumers to find out how many unsafe gas job have been carried out in their area, as well as providing helpful tips and reassurance; further notes what it sees as the need to raise awareness for those who live in rented accommodation, including holiday makers, that the law and regulations regarding gas safety are fully understood; commends the efforts of all of the organisations involved, and wishes those involved every success in raising awareness of an issue that could save lives.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Siobhian Brown, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Fergus Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Christine Grahame, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Gillian Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, John Mason, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Mark Ruskell, Graham Simpson, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed