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The Scottish Joint Industry Board<\/a> (SJIB) and Unite the Union<\/a> have welcomed the launch of a consultation exercise which could lead to the regulation of electricians<\/h2>\n

The consultation could lead to the introduction of a Member\u2019s Bill calling for regulation of electricians.<\/p>\n

Both organisations are backing the proposed Bill, which MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston plans to put forward following the new consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Bill by the Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands is calling for the introduction of protection of title, which would ensure that only properly qualified and experienced professionals could call themselves an electrician<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ensuring electricians are effectively registered<\/h3>\n

Halcro Johnston said: \u201cPoor quality work has potentially dangerous consequences and presents a risk to neighbours and a financial cost to insurers, as well as placing our emergency services unnecessarily in harm\u2019s way.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proposed Bill would ensure that electricians undertaking work are qualified to do so and effectively registered<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will not only benefit the end consumer, but also the electrical industry, which depends on the trust of the wider public.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, due to restrictions on parliamentary time, my Bill won\u2019t be able to get through during the current parliamentary session.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, by doing this, we have started a process which could lead to an historic and long overdue change after the 2021 election.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fiona Harper, the secretary of the SJIB, said: \u201cThis consultation is the first part of a very important journey to ensure that only those who are appropriately qualified and experienced are allowed to call themselves an electrician.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt adds further momentum to the industry\u2019s commitment to improve consumer safety and is another important milestone in protecting people and businesses across Scotland.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like to thank Mr Halcro Johnston for his hard work in getting this important matter to this stage and we look forward to seeing its development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pat Rafferty, Unite Scotland regional secretary, added: \u201cThis announcement is another step on the road to protecting the reputation of properly qualified electricians, both now and for the next generation.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring that skills, qualifications and competence are properly protected will underpin the future of our industry and help raise the bar across our profession as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n

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