A Bill to introduce a requirement that a functioning carbon monoxide detector must be installed in all newly built and all rented residential properties; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
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This bill would require a working carbon monoxide detector to be installed in all newly built residential properties and in all properties that are rented. It aims to improve safety by giving people an early warning about carbon monoxide in their homes. The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons (as of 2014).
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee, then to the remaining stages in both Houses before obtaining Royal Assent.
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2 Jul 2014
12 Sept 2014
The Bill was presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure on 2 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The Bill began its second reading debate on 12 September 2014 but the debate was then adjourned.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
