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"Madam President, firstly I think that everybody agrees that these are not headline topics, but they are nevertheless very important for consumers. I think it is fantastic that we have MEPs here in the House who are prepared to give their time, energy and expertise in dealing with issues like this when they get very little publicity out of it.
But they can be sure of one thing. Their work is actually going to save the lives of European citizens because of the harmonisation of standards and ensuring that everything is done according to spec. We are covering three areas here: cable installations, gas appliances and protective equipment. Obviously, in relation to cableways, we have 60% of the world’s cableways – 17 500 in Europe. In my own country, the little island, Dursey Island, is dependent on a cable car to connect it with the mainland, so obviously, the higher the standard, the greater the security.
In relation to gas appliances, we have 30 million stoves, boilers and cookers in Europe. Again, these can lead to major accidents. Carbon monoxide, in particular, is the highest killer in relation to these. In my own country we have had a very successful carbon monoxide awareness campaign. Again, having strong legislation here, harmonised across Europe, is very sensible and of course helps us to complete the single market.
Regarding the final area – personal protective equipment – I think all we have to do is listen to Vicky Ford, who showed us what can happen with inferior products which can come onto the marketplace. So, by having standards set here and by ensuring they are applied, it will encourage both the producers that there is a legal framework which they can work by, and also consumers that they have the highest possible standards, which they will be able to see on the labels on the various appliances they buy."@en1
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