Member

I mention fire safety because it is particularly relevant. We will come on to discuss lithium-ion batteries, and we know that, if those batteries get into difficulty—through misuse or damage—they can create huge fires, of very high temperatures, with huge amounts of noxious gases, but which cannot be put out using water. It is really important that people know if a fire is being caused by a lithium-ion battery, so that they can address it. The problem with the current system is that there is no notification requirement to, for example, local fire brigades. The notification itself is often left to the individual home owner, who is therefore placed under a significant undue burden and who is often not aware of the complexities of the situation.