Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that they will ask the Scottish Parliament to delay new regulations on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by 12 months due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). Legislation which was due to come into effect in February 2021 meant that all homes in Scotland... Continue Reading →
Building Fire Safety Measures Pledge Welcomed by Ruth Maguire
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a pledge by the Housing Minister that the Scottish Government will continue to strengthen fire safety measures in Scotland’s high rise buildings. On the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart reiterated the Scottish Government’s commitment to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. A Ministerial... Continue Reading →
SURVIVING CHRISTMAS – SAFETY TIPS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
Christmas is meant to be full of joy and celebration. But it can also be a time when there’s an increased risk of an electrical fire – from dodgy Christmas lights in the sitting room, to unattended cooking in the kitchen. And with electricity causing three quarters of fires in Scottish homes – with most... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 