Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 87119

Lighting: Health Hazards

Tabled: 31 October 2025
Answered: 10 November 2025

Question

Lola McEvoy

LabourDarlington

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure access to (a) traditional incandescent and (b) halogen lightbulbs for individuals able to provide medical evidence of photosensitivity.

Answer

Martin McCluskey
The previous government consulted on amending an exemption within the ecodesign requirements for lighting products, which would enable individuals with photosensitivity to access light sources suitable for their condition. We will set out our position in ...

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