Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (Lab): I am sure the Leader of the House is
aware that this week is Welsh Electrical Safety Week and that a
survey from Electrical Safety First has shown that 57% of Welsh
consumers will use online platforms and marketplaces to purchase
Christmas gifts. The concerning thing, as he will be aware, is that
many platforms, including Amazon and Wish.com, will allow third
parties to sell faulty goods with electrical concerns that people
are unaware of, which can cause house...Request free trial
(Ogmore)
(Lab): I am sure the Leader of the House is aware that
this week is Welsh Electrical Safety Week and that a survey from
Electrical Safety First has shown that 57% of Welsh consumers will
use online platforms and marketplaces to purchase Christmas gifts.
The concerning thing, as he will be aware, is that many platforms,
including Amazon and Wish.com, will allow third
parties to sell faulty goods with electrical concerns that people
are unaware of, which can cause house fires. Could he find time for
a debate to ensure that we can look at how the regulation of the
marketplace in relation to the selling of electrical goods could be
improved and fully regulated?
Mr Rees-Mogg: I have to admit to a shocking
lacuna in my knowledge. I was unaware that it was Welsh Electrical
Safety Week, but I am now better informed of this important week. I
accept the hon. Gentleman’s point about the sale of electrical
goods. Faulty goods ought not to be sold. I suggest that he raise
the matter in an Adjournment debate in the first instance.
