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Mary Creagh to host major hot water safety conference.
News Release, Office of Mary Creagh MP, 14 September 2006.

Mary Creagh MP is hosting a major conference today as part of the campaign to improve the safety of hot water in the home. The event brings together burns experts, major children's charities and politicians to discuss the 'Hot Water Burns Like Fire' campaign. The conference is being held at the House of Commons on Thursday 14th September at 11.30am.

Ms Creagh has been campaigning for a change in the law so that Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) will be fitted in all new and refurbished homes. The valves set bath tap water temperature to a maximum of 48°C. This would allow everyone to have a hot bath whilst minimising the risk of scalding. Similar legislation exists in Canada, New Zealand and Australia and came into force in Scotland in May 2006.

Mary joined the campaign after hearing of the terrible injuries suffered by ten year old Holly Devonport from Wakefield. Holly was 5 years old when she suffered third degree burns to her legs after falling into a scalding hot bath. When she was admitted to hospital she underwent a 7 hour operation and a further 6 weeks in Pinderfields hospital. She is now 10 years old and may need further operations until she stops growing.

Mary Creagh MP said: 'Hot bath water is the major cause of severe scalding injuries to young children. They take just seconds to happen. Yet they are easily prevented with a simple bath valve.

Mary continued: 'This conference will bring together children’s charities, housing associations, the plumbing industry and the burns doctors who treat these horrific burns. The Government is looking at the building regulations which govern bath taps. It is vital that we use this rare opportunity to make ministers aware of these dangers and push for a change in the law. Provisions for safe hot water have already been introduced in Scotland – so why not in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as well?'

Howard Porter, Director of the Thermostatic Mixing Valve Manufacturers’ Association (TMVA) commented: 'Safe water temperatures are essential. Thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) control hot water to pre-selected maximum temperatures. The Scottish Building Standards Agency mandates that hot water is delivered at no higher than 48°C. TMVs will guarantee this maximum outlet temperature.