GOVERNMENT POLICY ON LOOPED BLIND CORD SAFETY

Early day motion 680, tabled 20 January 2010 by Gordon Banks (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes with disappointment the Government's refusal to respond formally to the recommendations made by Sheriff Mackie in May 2009 as a result of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the tragic death of Muireann McLaughlin; further notes that Sheriff Mackie's recommendations were designed to increase safety levels in the operation of blinds and curtains and as a result reduce deaths by strangulation with operating cords; believes that an industry-driven solution has not been delivered and that Government action is necessary to protect the lives of young children; and calls on the Government to review its decision and engage in a constructive and meaningful manner on this life and death issue.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.