Questions
1. Are there any changes that could be achieved by voluntary means?
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No
2. If voluntary measures are pursued and implemented effectively, would this significantly reduce the need for statutory measures?
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No
3. Are there any legislative changes apart from protection of title or regulation of electrical work that would have a similar impact that the Scottish Government should explore?
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No
4. What measures would be essential to make protection of title or regulation of electrical work effective?
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Only regulation and protection of title will protect the public from unknowingly using someone who is not qualified or properly trained to carry out a safe standard of work in our homes/workplace
5. Would both protection of title and regulation of electrical work be required or would only one be necessary?
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Both
7. How should “electrician” or “electrical work” be defined in any regulations in order to prevent unnecessary restrictions on workers, reflect the current wide variety of activities and take into account possible future development due to advances in technology?
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Someone who is serving an apprenticeship under the supervision of a qualified electrician or someone who has completed an apprenticeship and has passed the final examination or an equivalent qualification.
8. How would administration and enforcement of regulations be financed?
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With public funds as it is in the public interest
9. Would introducing new statutory measures help in the enforcing of existing consumer protection and health & safety legislation? If so, would that be a sufficient justification in itself for legislation?
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Yes and yes
11. If regulation is introduced, what should the industry do to support those who will need to upskill to meet the new requirements?
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The industry already has a route to upskill people who require support
12. What actions will be most effective in raising standards and increasing consumer protection?
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Public awareness of where to seek out a list of qualified electricians
About you
15. What is your name?
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Robert Macgregor
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