Retail Industry’s Voluntary Guidelines for the Responsible Sale of Disposable Barbecues
- Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 19 April 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12912
That the Parliament commends the Scottish Retail Consortium for producing voluntary guidelines for retailers on the responsible sale of disposable barbecues during extreme heat events; notes that the guidelines and practical steps for shopkeepers were developed in partnership with manufacturers and fire and rescue services; recognises that the aim is to encourage shops to better advise and educate customers on the safe and responsible use and disposal of single-use disposable barbecues, to prevent the spread of wildfires, and encourage closer collaboration between shopkeepers and local authorities when extreme heat events occur, and encourages people living in Scotland and visitors to follow the safety instructions when using disposable barbecues, to never leave them unattended, to dispose of them safely, and to avoid their use during times of prolonged and excessively dry weather.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Michelle Thomson, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Tess White, Elena Whitham, Brian Whittle