Preventing Electrical Fires

Part of 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services – in the Senedd at 2:55 pm on 3 October 2018.

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Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour 2:55, 3 October 2018

The Member will be aware of the provisions that have been made under the recent renting homes legislation, and it is our intention to ensure that those provisions are enforced. If the Member has any evidence they're not being enforced, then I would be very happy to take that forward with her. What I will say is this: we've seen a significant decline in fires in the domestic setting in Wales for a long time, and they are now at an all-time low. Sustaining the trend requires a full understanding of the changing risks of fire. Presiding Officer, Members will be aware that I made a written statement on this matter before the summer recess, in July. We're continuing to work with fire and rescue authorities to ensure that we have both the understanding of why fires are being caused and why there's been an increase in electrical fires, and also to ensure that we're able to take the enforcement work necessary to ensure that people are protected in their homes.