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Another case of profit before safety

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DaisyAnneReturns Thu 28-Dec-23 09:49:31

How, how, how can they still be in power?

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MaizieD Thu 28-Dec-23 09:46:51

I believe that the government would spin this as 'removing burdensome red tape which holds back businesses'.

It is also very kindly rolling back 'the nanny state' so that we learn again to take responsibility for our own lives and choices.

I can't think why anyone should be complaining about this splendid move towards increasing manufacturer's profits and developing a sense of individual responsibility... it's all part of the tory dream, isn't it?

And as the tories were voted into power with a very big majority 4 years ago it must be what the people want, mustn't it?

Goodness, how I loathe them....

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vampirequeen Thu 28-Dec-23 09:25:21

www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsmanchester/fury-over-plans-to-scrap-law-passed-after-woolworths-tragedy-that-left-10-dead/ar-AA1m5yFu?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=4b0e370df6d24940b3af985eb72dc47a&ei=42

It would appear that the government is now reviewing/planning to change the requirement for furniture to be fire tested.

One of the reasons given is that it's unreasonable to demand this of manufacturers. Why is it unreasonable to demand that manufacturers produce that are as safe as they possibly can be.

They say that the manufacturers can have their products tested voluntarily and I can imagine that some particularly high end might but most cheaper end won't. Most people are only able to afford the cheaper end so they'll be stuck with less safe furnishings. Some will say that the consumer will still have the choice to buy the fully safety tested if they can afford it.

As the Toymaker might say about their still being choice for those who can afford it,

"WELL, THAT'S ALL RIGHT THEN!"

Sorry to those who don't watch Dr Who because you won't know who the Toymaker is and what the quote refers to.

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