SELECT – Wall of Support

Grahame Barn Chief Executive, CECA Scotland

CECA Scotland supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few thousand pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. CECA Scotland supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

The Association of Electrical Safety Managers, which represents professional electrical safety managers in the social housing sector, acknowledges the importance of using qualified professionals in all aspects of building maintenance work. It is vital to the safety of those living and working in buildings to only use fully qualified people to design and carry out those works. The AESM fully endorses the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors in Scotland, to introduce ‘Protection of Title’, which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Claire Heyes FCCA Chief Executive, AESM, AGSM, ASCP

BAM Construction Scotland fully supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works. It is vital that we ensure that only properly trained and qualified people carry out those works. BAM Construction Scotland fully supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Bruce Dickson Regional Director – Scotland, BAM Construction Ltd

Steve Bratt Chief Executive Officer, ECA

ECA represents and supports the interests of businesses and organisations involved in electrotechnical and engineering services design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and monitoring across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We fully support the importance of observing clear and robust standards in all aspects of electrical work, no matter if they are small domestic works of a few thousand pounds or multi-million pound contracts. ECA agrees that it is vital that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. We support the campaign being run by SELECT to introduce 'Protection of Title'. This would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate, industry-recognised qualifications. EndFragment

The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA), which represents 75% of wholesalers of electro-technical products in the UK, recognises the importance of using professional electricians in all types of construction work, from multi-million pound contracts to small domestic works of a few thousand pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people install electrical products and that everyone, especially consumers, understand exactly what the word ‘electrician’ means. The EDA fully supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors in Scotland, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Margaret Fitzsimmons MD, Electrical Distributors’ Association

Lesley Rudd Chief Executive Officer, Electrical Safety First

It is vitally important that consumers are helped to make informed choices whenever they employ an electrician. That’s why I am backing SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians by introducing protection of title for the profession of electrician. EndFragment

Norman Kerr Director, Energy Action Scotland

Energy Action Scotland supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few hundred pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. EAS supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

The Energy Saving Trust (EST) supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of home improvements work. It is important that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. The EST supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Ian Cuthbert Programme Manager, EST Scotland

Elizabeth Leighton Director, Existing Homes Alliance Scotland

The Existing Homes Alliance supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of energy efficiency improvements, be they multi-million pound retrofit programmes or small domestic works of a few hundred pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. The EHA supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Gordon Nelson Director, Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few thousand pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. The FMB Scotland supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Jay Parmar Chief Executive, Joint Industry Board

I am aware of the campaign which has been led by SELECT, with the support of the Scottish Joint Industry Board, Unite the Union and SECTT, the industry apprentice training body, in connection with the regulation of electricians in Scotland. The Joint Industry Board has some 520 member companies who collectively employ some 13,000 electricians, apprentice electricians and related electrical disciplines in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Joint Industry Board fully supports the campaign to introduce Protection of Title in Scotland. EndFragment

Gail Hunter Director, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few thousand pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. The RICS supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) supports the importance of using professional electricians in all types of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few hundred pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people install electrical products. SAL supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors in Scotland, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

John Blackwood CEO, Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL)

The Scottish Building Contracts Committee, which represents a varied cross sector of the construction industry in Scotland, acknowledges the importance of using construction professionals in all aspects of construction work, be it multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few thousand pounds. It is vital to not only use standard industry contracts but also fully qualified people to design and carry out those works. The SBCC fully endorses the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce ‘Protection of Title’, which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician would have to hold appropriate qualifications. This would be a positive step forward for the construction industry as a whole. EndFragment

Lisa Cattanach Chair, Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC)

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few thousand pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. The SBF supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Ian Honeyman Commercial Director, Scottish Building Federation

Apprentices and adult trainees have to go through a rigorous and lengthy process to become an electrician. Those who call themselves electricians who have not been through this are devaluing the apprenticeship and the name electrician. They are also putting the public and premises at risk, and this is not acceptable. EndFragment

Anne Galbraith Chief Executive, SECTT

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) supports the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works of a few thousand pounds. It is vital to ensure that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out those works. SNIPEF supports the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Fiona Hodgson Chief Executive, SNIPEF

Pat Rafferty Scotland Regional Secretary, Unite The Union

Unite is fully supportive of the campaign to regulate the industry via Protection of Title, which would recognise the skills, knowledge, training, experience and qualifications of electricians and the vital role they play in the functioning of modern society. Public safety should be at the heart of every government’s concern and so as long-term supporters of the campaign we are determined to see a positive outcome for the industry and the public at large. EndFragment

Alexander Burnett MSP

The privilege of calling yourself an electrician should be limited to those who are qualified at this highly skilled profession. Not only will this prevent rogue traders from carrying out electrical work that could be unsafe, but it could also help reduce costs to the consumer by preventing further repairs required on shoddy work. EndFragment

Clare Adamson MSP

As the Convener of the Cross Party Group on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness I am very aware of the importance of electrical safety. Consumers deserve the assurance that when they engage the services of an electrician that the person is qualified and accredited to complete the work safely and to the highest industry standard. SELECT's campaign to have the trade of electrician recognised as a profession has shone a light on this issue and I support the progress being made in regulation of this industry to ensure that my constituents are protected and can have confidence going forward. EndFragment

Dr Philippa Whitford MP

I am happy to add my name to SELECT’s Wall of Support. As householders are being discouraged from carrying out electrical work on a DIY basis, it is important that anyone they employ to perform the work is appropriately qualified. EndFragment

Poor quality electrical work causes huge dangers to homes and business across Scotland. It is therefore vital to ensure that only properly trained and suitably qualified people carry out such work. EndFragment

Graham Simpson MSP

Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

Poor quality electrical work carries huge risks to people's homes, their businesses and even their lives. So, it is vitally important that consumers are helped to make informed choices when they employ tradespeople. That's why I am backing SELECT's campaign for regulation of electricians, ensuring that people can have confidence that they are making the right choices. Protection of title is only one step, but it is an important one – and one that I believe will have a positive impact, not just for consumers but for the profession as well. EndFragment

I am very happy to add my name in support of SELECT’s campaign for introduction of Protection of Title for electricians. Having registered tradesmen with recognised accredited qualifications carry out electrical works is essential for both the safety and peace of mind of Scottish homes, businesses and people. EndFragment

John Mason MSP

I fully support the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works. It is vital that we ensure that only properly trained and qualified people carry out those works. I am happy to support the campaign being run by SELECT, the trade body for electrical contractors, to introduce “Protection of Title” which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate qualifications. EndFragment

Ken Lewandowski Former Local Chairman, Clydesdale Bank

Grahame Barn Chief Executive, CECA Scotland

Claire Heyes FCCA Chief Executive, AESM, AGSM, ASCP

Bruce DicksonRegional Director – Scotland, BAM Construction Ltd

Steve Bratt Chief Executive Officer, ECA

Margaret FitzsimmonsMD, Electrical Distributors’ Association

Lesley RuddChief Executive Officer, Electrical Safety First

Norman KerrDirector, Energy Action Scotland

Ian CuthbertProgramme Manager, EST Scotland

Elizabeth LeightonDirector, Existing Homes Alliance Scotland

Gordon NelsonDirector, Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland

Jay ParmarChief Executive, Joint Industry Board

Gail HunterDirector, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

John BlackwoodCEO, Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL)

Lisa CattanachChair, Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC)

Ian HoneymanCommercial Director, Scottish Building Federation

Anne GalbraithChief Executive, SECTT

Fiona HodgsonChief Executive, SNIPEF

Pat RaffertyScotland Regional Secretary, Unite The Union

Alexander Burnett MSP

I strongly support SELECT’s campaign for the introduction of Protection of Title for electrician. Putting regulations like this in place are not only vital in making Scotland’s homes safer, but also support the industry and those who work within it. It is of great importance that those who are properly trained and qualified in the field are the ones that we trust to cater for Scottish homes. Ensuring that they are certified not only guarantees that they are competent to do the work, but also strengthens the entire sector with electricians who are qualified to practice properly. EndFragment

Colin Beattie MSP

Lesley RuddChief Executive Officer, Electrical Safety First

Gordon NelsonDirector, Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland

Ian HoneymanCommercial Director, Scottish Building Federation

Anne GalbraithChief Executive, SECTT

Clare Adamson MSP

Graham Simpson MSP

Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

John Mason MSP

Ken Lewandowski Former Local Chairman, Clydesdale Bank

I fully support the importance of using professionals in all aspects of construction work, be they multi-million pound contracts or small domestic works. It is vital that we ensure only properly trained, qualified and competent people carry out these works. I support the campaign being run by SELECT to Protect the Title of Electrician. As well as providing an important step forward in protecting the safety of those who use an electrician it will also enhance the profession itself as it will ensure that only those who can prove that they have appropriate qualifications, knowledge and experience are accorded the respect that is due to such an important and safety critical profession. EndFragment

Willie Rennie MSP

Colin Beattie MSP

The SJIB is fully supportive of SELECT’s campaign to ensure that every genuine electrician in Scotland is recognised as a regulated professional. Recognition of the vital role that qualified electricians play in safeguarding all aspects of Scottish society is long overdue. Unsafe electrical wiring can cause many problems but, worst of all, poor and unsafe work is often hidden which means it can be a silent but deadly killer. Electricians are highly-trained, competent and qualified professional people. They make a huge contribution to public safety in the communities they live and work in. EndFragment

Fiona HarperSecretary, SJIB

Fiona Harper Secretary, SJIB

Dr Philippa Whitford MP

Graham Simpson MSP

Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

John Mason MSP

Ken Lewandowski Former Local Chairman, Clydesdale Bank

Dr Philippa Whitford MP

I am delighted to support the campaign being run by SELECT to Protect the Title of Electrician in Scotland. As well as providing an important step forward in protecting the safety of those who use an electrician it will also enhance the profession itself as it will ensure that only those who can prove that they have appropriate qualifications, knowledge and experience are accorded the respect that is due to such an important and safety critical profession. This is particularly important as we move more and more towards an electric driven economy and the challenges in innovation this will bring. EndFragment

Rachael Hamilton MSP

Alex Rowley MSP

Beatrice Wishart MSP

Bill Kidd MSP

Brian Whittle MSP

Claire Baker MSP

Colin Smyth MSP

David Torrance MSP

Dean Lockhart MSP

Edward Mountain MSP

Gordon MacDonald MSP

Jeremy Balfour MSP

Monica Lennon MSP

Murdo Fraser MSP

Patrick Harvie MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

Angela Constance MSP

Alan Brown MP

I am delighted to support SELECT’s campaign to regulate the electrical industry. It’s a massive step in the right direction which protects my constituents and businesses within my constituency when using electricians. As an engineer I appreciate the protection of professional qualifications. It will ensure constituents and businesses get exactly what they pay for when hiring an electrician and keep themselves safe from faulty work. Far too much public cash is being spent on repairing faulty electrical work, I believe the regulation of the electrical industry will reduce this significantly – that is why I am happy to work cross-party with other members and support SELECT’s campaign. EndFragment

Alan Brown MP

I agree that poor quality electrical work carries huge risks to people’s homes, their businesses and even their lives. It is vitally important that consumers are helped to make informed choices when they employ an electrician. EndFragment

Alex-Cole Hamilton MSP

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Also signed: David Rodger, David Smith, Dillin Cairus, Graeme Holloway, Joe McQuade, John Hagger, Keith Mitchell, Kenny Ireland, Kieran Jones, Mark Cunningham, Nathan Miller, Nathan Ratray, Nathan Ritchie, Rory Versey and Shaun Farers

Mike Stark Director, Atalian Servest AMK

John McKinneyScotland Regional Manager, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

John McKinney Scotland Regional Manager, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

Robert Candy Chief Executive, Scaffolding Association

The following electricians are employed by SELECT Member firms and are backing our campaign for regulation of the electrical industry:

Aidan Wilson, Kingdom Housing Association Ltd Alain Barrere, The Northern Lights Alan Brown, Perth & Kinross Council Alan Carracher, Edinburgh University Alan Garioch, R A McDonald (Electricians) Ltd Alan Montgomery, Forth Valley College Alan Ramage, Mid Lothian Council Alan Stensons, RW Bell Alastair Stewart, Aberdeenshire Council Alastair Strachan, C A S Duncan Alex Frew, Malcolm McArthur & Son Ltd Alex Wilson, A R L Wilson Electrical Services Ltd Alexander Fraser, Fraser & King Electrical Alistair McVeigh, A M Electrical Services Andrew Collins, L W Haddow Plumbing & Heating Ltd Andrew Flaws, Marshall Construction Electrical Services Andrew Stewart, Wesco Electrical Contractors Andy McGregor, East Lothian Council Andy Stewart Barry Howitt Barry McKenzie Barry Wilson, Barry Wilson Electrical Ben Robson, Barry Wilson Electrical Brian Chisholm, Eye Electrical Brian Shand, Brain A Shand Electrical Services Brodie Nisbet, Gauld Electrical Ltd Callum Duncan, Callum Duncan Electrical Callum Young, G L Electrical Services Calum King, King Elecrtical Services (Scotland) Ltd Calum Macnab, M M E Electrical Services Ltd Calum Murray, Murray Electical Ltd Calum Watson, C J W Electrics Chris Colleti, CPC Electrical Ltd Chris Milne, West Tech Electrical Clifford Dunn, C D Electrical Colin Campbell, C J Campbell Electrical Contractor Colin Crighton, Colin Crighton Electrical Contractor Colin King, King Electrical Services (Scotland) Ltd Colin MacDonald, Argyll & Bute Council Colin McRobbie, Hosie Electrical Contracting Ltd Colin Towler, A1 Electrical Services Colon Dickson, C Dickson Electrical Ltd Craig Campbell, Robert Niven Electrical Craig Lapworth, Stirling Council Craig Martin, K Ross Electrical Contractor Craig Murray, CDM Electrical Aberdeen Ltd Craig Neish, D Charters Electrical Services Ltd Craig Petre, Hosie Electrical Contracting Ltd Craig Wallace, Westmuir Electrical Darren Sweeney, JCI David Brown, D Brown Electrical Limited David Gibbs, D Gibbs Electrical David Gray, David Gray Electrical Contractor David Harris, DM Harris Ltd David McDougall David Paterson, Hillcrest Maintenance David Peebles, D Peebles Electrical Contractor Ltd David Purves, W P Purves Electrical Ltd David Rae, David Rae Electrical Ltd David Robertson, R & G Electrical Ltd David Salmond, C A S Duncan David Sykes, D Sykes Electrical Contractors Ltd David Whyte, Argyll & Bute Council David Whyte, LRE Electrical Eddie Pairman, East Aryshire Council Edward Muphy, Kenneth Ferguson Euan Duff, Stenson (Laurencekirk) Ltd Finlay Binnie, Binnie Electrical Ltd Finlay Crow Fraser Forbes Garry Bloice, GSB Electrical Services Gary Barnes, Argyll Homes for All Ltd Gary Breeden, Argyll Homes for All Ltd Gary Doherty, Argyll Homes for All Ltd Gary Smith, D Brown Electrical Limited Gavin Dunn, Edinburgh Council Gavin Hardie, Adam Neilson Ltd Gavin Millar Gavin Murphy, Loreburn Housing Association George Bruce, Eltec Services George Paterson, Marshall Construction Electrical Services Gordon Millar, Gordon Millar Electrical Services Gordon Young, G L Electrical Services Graham Skimmer, R B Wilson (Electrical) Ltd Grant Fraser, MacLeod Construction Ltd Grant Macaulay, SWES & Ashgrove Ltd Greg Carruthers, R W Bell (Electrical) Pitlochry Ltd Greig McKenzie Harry Stenhouse, H Stenhouse Electrical Contractors Iain McGregor, PKC Iain Revel, D Charters Electrical Services Ltd Ian Milne, Ian Milne (Electrical) Ltd Ian Murray, C A S Duncan Jack Cumming, Cumming Fire & Security Ltd Jack Dalziel, Argyll Homes for All Ltd James Main, JGM Services James O’Brien, Renfrewshire Council James Thomson, Hillcrest Maintenance Jamie Forrest, Kingdom Housing Association Ltd Jamie Mckay, K Ross Electrical Contractor Jimmy Hope, Jimmy Hope Electrical John Chambers, ECG Building Maintenance Ltd John Farquhar, K F Watson Electrical John Hair, J & D Hair Electrical Contractors Ltd John Hogg, Strathspey Electrical Services Ltd John McKellar, MacLeod Construction Ltd John McLean, J SM Electrical Services John Ramsay, GSB Electrical Services John Shankie, N Shankie Electrical John Soave Keith Groom, AKD Systems Ltd Keith Johnstone, J H Johnstone & Sons Kenny Berrie, Dieselec Thistle Generators Kenny Blythe, AKD Systems Ltd Kevin Simpson, K S Electrics Kieran Paterson, Hosie Electrical Contracting Ltd Krzysztof Kozielski, Electro Service Ltd Lachlan McLean, Argyll Homes for All Ltd Liam Wilkie, Stirling Council Logan McNicol Mark Carson, D Sykes Electrical Contractors Ltd Mark Hunter, Jack Hunter Electricians Ltd Mark Macnabb, M M E Electrical Services Ltd Mark Riddell, Riddell Electrical Services Mark Smith, British Gas services Ltd Martin MacDonald, Martin Electrical Inverness Martin Weir, Argyll Homes for All Ltd Michael Knight, R B Wilson (Electrical) Ltd Nathan Christie, R H Electrical (Aberdeen) Ltd Neil McKenzie, EICR Aberdeen Niall Docherty, K Ross Electrical Contractor Niall Morrison, Kingdom Housing Assocaition Ltd Norman Shankie, N Shankie Electrical Paul Carson Paul Flockhart, AKD Systems Ltd Paul Johnstone, Johnstone Electrical Paul Neilson, East Aryshire Council Paul Rice, Paul Rice Electrical Peter McKie, Loreburn Housing Association Peter Moonie, P Blackhall Ltd T/a Blackhall Electical Peter Young, Peter Young Engineering Philip Heath, Bennett & Heath Electrical Services Ltd R Massie, R Massie Electrical & Boiler Services Rachael Murison, Aberdeen Technical Services Ltd Raymond Henderson, R H Electrical (Aberdeen) Ltd Richard Hill, British Gas Services Ltd Richard Irvine, East Lothian Council Richard Strathdee, Richard Strathdee Ltd Richie Ingram, Stenson (Laurencekirk) Ltd Ricky Alcorn, RA Electrical Inspection Ltd Robert Burnett, Renfrewshire Council Robert Pryde Robin McNicol Ross Brady, Westerton Trades Ross McMillan, GSB Electrical Services Ross Neilson, Argyll Homes for All Ltd Russell Craib, West End Electrical Ltd Ryan Johnstone, Ryan Johnstone Electrical Contractor Ryan McCulloch Sam Young Scott Crabb, Crabb Electrical Scott Crighton, Colin Crighton Electrical Contractor Scott Douglas, Aberdeenshire Council Sean Houston Shane Garrioch Shane Taylor, Scotia Homes Ltd Shaunnie Cook, R A McDonald (Electricians) Ltd Song Cha, Aberdeenshire Council Stephen Domingo, Domingo Electrical Stephen Housten, Housten Electrical Stephen Hunter, Stephen Hunter Electrical Services Ltd Steve Hay, Scotia Homes Ltd Steve Treacy, Treacy Electrical Services Ltd Steve Watson, R A McDonald (Electricians) Ltd Steven MacDougall, AKD Systems Ltd Steven Shannon, Renfrewshire Council Steven Wright, R A McDonald (Electricians) Ltd Thomas Mulholland, Gauld Electrical Ltd Victoria Coates, D P Services (Holding) Ltd Wayne Grewar, Fife Housing Association Ltd William Harvey, A P E Solutions Ltd William Lumsden, Ness Electrical

The following electricians are employed by SELECT Member firms and are backing our campaign for regulation of the electrical industry:

Ian Young Director, A E S Electrical Ltd

Ian YoungDirector, A E S Electrical Ltd

Also signed: Stephen Grant

Alistair Grant Director, Alistair Grant Electrical

Alistair GrantDirector, Alistair Grant Electrical

Donnie Calder Approved Electrician, Calder Electrical

Also signed: David MacGruer, Jake Collins, Rhys Hossack, Robbie Murray and Stan Keith

Donnie Calder Approved Electrician, Calder Electrical

Donnie CalderApproved Electrician, Calder Electrical

David W H Smith Owner, David W H Smith Heating and Electrical Services

David W H SmithOwner, David W H Smith Heating and Electrical Services

Eric Rae Partner, E Rae & Son

Also signed: David Rae

Eric Rae Partner, E Rae & Son

Eric RaePartner, E Rae & Son

Also signed: Alan Clark, Alex Bremner, Craig Milby, James McTaggart, John McFadyen, Michael Kenny, Robert Tweedie, Stephen Barr, Steven Dempster and William McCulloch

Jim Cooper Director, Electro Installations (Scotland) Ltd

Jim CooperDirector, Electro Installations (Scotland) Ltd

Gordon Paterson Director, GP Services (Dumfries)

Gordon PatersonDirector, GP Services (Dumfries)

John Noble Managing Director, John Noble Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Also signed: Alasdair Noble, Dale Gilhooley, James McCartan, Ryan Macfie and Stuart Grandison

John Noble Managing Director, John Noble Electrical Contractors Ltd.

John NobleManaging Director, John Noble Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Craig McGowan Electrical Manager, MACFORM Ltd

Also signed: Ricky Owens

Craig McGowan Electrical Manager, MACFORM Ltd

Craig McGowanElectrical Manager, MACFORM Ltd

Tony Harvey Manager, Ness Electrical

Also signed: Bill Lumsden, Darren Flynn, Dave Low, Ewan Macguire, Mike Smith and Rab Smith

Tony Harvey Manager, Ness Electrical

Tony HarveyManager, Ness Electrical

Graeme Anderson Technical Electrician, Powertec Electrotechnical Services Limited

Graeme Anderson Director, Powertec ElectrotechnicalServices Limited

Graeme AndersonDirector, Powertec Electrotechnical Services Limited

Also signed: David Syme, Fraser Stewart, Matthew Hart, Michael Donaldson and Paul Carson

Darren Crockett Director, Robert A S Crockett & Ptns Ltd

Darren CrockettDirector, Robert A S Crockett & Ptns Ltd

Ryan Dempsey Founder and CEO, TCW

Donald W Orr Managing Director, Unitech Services Ltd

Donald W OrrManaging Director, Unitech Services Ltd

Willie Rennie MSP

Colin Smyth MSP

John Noble Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Scottish Building Federation

Alistair Grant Electrical

Jeremy Balfour MSP

Unite The Union

Alan Brown MP

WMQ Building Services

Martin Whitfield MSP

Energy Saving Trust

Individual SELECT Member electricians

Patrick Harvie MSP

MACFORM Ltd

Atalian Servest AMK

Willie Rennie MSP

Alex Rowley MSP

2 Core Electrics

Electrical Safety First

Maurice Golden MSP

Aberdeenshire Electrical Services Ltd

TCW

Scottish Association of Landlords

Murdo Fraser MSP

Claire Baker MSP

Clare Adamson MSP

John Mason MSP

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

Beatrice Wishart MSP

AESM

Russell Findlay MSP

Scaffolding Association

Stuart McMillan MSP

Jamie Greene MSP

Enerlek Ltd

Certsure

David W H Smith Heating and Electrical Services

Michelle Thomson MSP

E Rae & Son

Energy Action Scotland

Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC)

SNIPEF

Alexander Burnett MSP

Colin Beattie MSP

Fergus Ewing MSP

Dr Philippa Whitford MP

Electro Installations (Scotland) Ltd

Monica Lennon MSP

Powertec Electrotechnical Services Limited

A E S Electrical Ltd

Tess White MSP

Ken Lewandowski

JK Electrical

Calder Electrical

David Torrance MSP

Ness Electrical

Existing Homes Alliance Scotland

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

CECA Scotland

Edward Mountain MSP

Gordon MacDonald MSP

Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland

Graham Simpson MSP

Angela Constance MSP

Lift and Escalator Industry Association

BAM Construction Ltd

Robert A S Crockett & Ptns Ltd

Rachael Hamilton MSP

Gordon Eason Electrical

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

SECTT

Stensons

Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB)

Joint Industry Board (JIB)

Electrical Distributors’ Association

Logic Systems

Dean Lockhart MSP

Power Distribution Contracting Ltd

Unitech Services Ltd

EuropeOn

Brian Whittle MSP

Bill Kidd MSP

GP Services (Dumfries)

Federation of Environmental Trade Associations

ECA

Kevin GriffinDirector, Logic Systems

Kevin Griffin Director, Logic Systems

Michelle Thomson MSP

Gerard Constantin President, EuropeOn

EuropeOn agrees that it is vital that only properly trained and qualified people design and carry out electrical works and we fully support the campaign being run by SELECT to introduce 'Protection of Title', which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would have to hold appropriate, industry-recognised qualifications. Recent decarbonisation and sustainability efforts have reinforced the important role properly trained and qualified electricians will play as we aim to meet our carbon reduction targets. We believe in working together with all relevant stakeholders as well as national and EU authorities to deliver on the demanding but necessary climate objectives. EndFragment

Gerard Constantin President, EuropeOn

Electrical safety is vitally important and consumers have a right to expect that electrical works carried out in their home are only undertaken by those with the appropriate skills and qualifications. Therefore, I welcome and support SELECT’s campaign to regulate the industry and make it an offence to carry out electrical work in properties without holding qualifications. This important campaign was included in Scottish Labour’s last election manifesto and I hope we can make progress on regulation in this session of parliament. EndFragment

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Martin Whitfield MSP

Dr Philippa Whitford MP

Powertec Electrotechnical Services Limited

Electro Installations (Scotland) Ltd

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Energy Action Scotland

Power Distribution Contracting Ltd

Tess White MSP

Alan Brown MP

Aberdeenshire Electrical Services Ltd

Robert A S Crockett & Ptns Ltd

JK Electrical

TCW

Atalian Servest AMK

Electrical Distributors’ Association

Maurice Golden MSP

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

John Noble Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

Russell Findlay MSP

Individual SELECT Member electricians

Michelle Thomson MSP

Lift and Escalator Industry Association

Logic Systems

WMQ Building Services

Alexander Burnett MSP

Ness Electrical

Certsure

MACFORM Ltd

Too often, I find myself fixing electrical installation work a client has already paid for that has been installed dangerously and does not conform to any sort of regulations. This puts people in the household and other premises in potentially fatal environments with risks of electric shock and fires. The title of electrician must be protected and the industry regulated to ensure people are safe. Therefore, I support the SELECT campaign wholeheartedly. EndFragment

Brian McKennaDirector, Enerlek Ltd.

Brian McKenna Director, Enerlek Ltd.

Jim KerrOwner, JK Electrical

There is hardly ever a week goes by in my working life where at some point I don't come across electrical work that is of an extremely poor standard. I have seen some truly shocking installations and feel that the problem of unskilled personnel carrying-out electrical installation work is worsening. It is for this reason that I strongly support SELECT's campaign. I believe it is absolutely essential that electricians be given protection of title. Regulating the electrical contracting industry in Scotland would help ensure that those who carry out electrical installation work are adequately trained and qualified. This will in turn ensure that standards are raised and electrical safety improved. EndFragment

Jim Kerr Owner, JK Electrical

Nicola & Bill Robertson TMIET Directors, Aberdeenshire Electrical Services Ltd

Nicola & Bill Robertson TMIETDirectors, Aberdeenshire Electrical Services Ltd

Nicola & Bill Robertson TMIETDirectors, AberdeenshireElectrical Services Ltd

Robert Aitken Managing Director, Power Distribution Contracting Ltd Also signed: John Shanks, Steven Aitken, Jordan Adams and Stewart Aitken

Robert AitkenManaging Director, Power Distribution Contracting Ltd Also signed: John Shanks, Steven Aitken, Jordan Adams and Stewart Aitken

Robert AitkenManaging Director, Power Distribution Contracting LtdAlso signed: John Shanks, Steven Aitken, Jordan Adams and Stewart Aitken

Gordon McArthur Managing Director, WMQ Building Services

It is vitally important that consumers are helped to make informed choices whenever they employ an electrician. WMQ Building Services fully support SELECT in the legislation to regulate the profession of electrician. EndFragment

Gordon McArthurManaging Director, WMQ Building Services

Gordon McArthurManaging Director,WMQ Building Services

2 Core Electrics A E S Electrical Ltd Aberdeenshire Electrical Services Ltd AESM Alan Brown MP Alex Cole-Hamilton MP Alex Rowley MSP Alexander Burnett MSP Alison Johnstone MSP Alistair Grant Electrical Angela Constance MSP Atalian Servest AMK BAM Construction Ltd Beatrice Wishart MSP Bill Kidd MSP Brian Whittle MSP Calder Electrical CECA Scotland Claire Baker MSP Clare Adamson MSP Colin Beattie MSP Colin Smyth MSP David Torrance MSP David W H Smith Heating and Electrical Services Dean Lockhart MSP E Rae & Son ECA Edward Mountain MSP Electrical Distributors’ Association Electrical Safety First Electro Installations (Scotland) Ltd Energy Action Scotland Energy Saving Trust Enerlek Ltd EuropeOn Existing Homes Alliance Scotland Federation of Master Builders Gordon MacDonald MSP GP Services (Dumfries) Graham Simpson MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP Jeremy Balfour MSP JK Electrical John Mason MSP John Noble Electrical Contractors Ltd. Joint Industry Board (JIB) Ken Lewandowski Logic Systems MACFORM ltd Martin Whitfield MSP Michelle Thomson MSP Monica Lennon MSP Murdo Fraser MSP National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Ness Electrical Patrick Harvie MSP Philippa Whitford MP Power Distribution Contracting Ltd Powertec Electrotechnical Services Limited Rachael Hamilton MSP Robert A S Crockett & Ptns Ltd Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scaffolding Association Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) Scottish Building Federation Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) SECTT SNIPEF Stensons Stuart McMillan MSP Unite The Union Unitech Services Ltd Willie Rennie MSP WMQ Building Services

Lift and Escalator Industry Association

Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC)

Existing Homes Alliance Scotland

Scottish Association of Landlords

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

Gordon Eason Electrical

Power Distribution Contracting Ltd

Michael & Lyndsay EasonGordon Eason Electrical

It is vitally important that consumers are helped to make informed choices whenever they employ an electrician. That’s why we are backing SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians by introducing protection of title for the profession of electrician. We feel that the industry should be regulated to recognise the skills that approved electricians have, and the on going training that is undertaken on a regular basis. This will help improve safety for clients and the general public. EndFragment

Michael & Lyndsay EasonGordon Eason Electrical

Michael & Lyndsay Eason Gordon Eason Electrical

Neil Mellor Managing Director, LEIA

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) is a single voice for our sector. We share SELECT’s objective of improving safety and raising standards in the construction industry. Therefore we support SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians by introducing protection of title for the profession of electrician. EndFragment

Neil Mellor Managing Director, LEIA

Nick Mellor Managing Director, LEIA

As we see greater use of renewables such as solar and heat pumps, poor quality electrical work carries huge risks to people’s homes, their businesses and even their lives. It is vitally important that consumers are helped to make informed choices whenever they employ an electrician. That’s why I am backing SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians by introducing protection of title for the profession of electrician. I believe this will help to raise standards in our industry and lead to improvements in building safety. EndFragment

Chris Yates Chief Executive, Federation of Environmental Trade Associations

Chris YatesChief Executive, Federation of Environmental Trade Association

Chris Yates Chief Executive, Federation of Environmental Trade Association

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Russell Findlay MSP Shadow Minister for Community Safety

Russell Findlay MSPShadow Minister for Community Safety

Scottish Parliament, OSPL, via Wikimedia Commons

Russell Findlay MSP Shadow Minister for Community Safety

Maurice Golden MSP

Jamie Greene MSP Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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Tess White MSP Junior Whip and Shadow Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work

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Chris Liddell Director, 2 Core Electrics

Chris LiddellDirector, 2 Core Electrics

Richard Orton Managing Director, Certsure

Certsure LLP own and operate the NICEIC brand. We certify around 45% of registered Scottish electrical contractors. Technical integrity is at our core, and we are supportive of any initiatives designed to strengthen standards, encourage continued professional development and ensure regular assessments take place. Such initiatives highlight responsible electrical contractors and subsequently enable consumers to make informed choices when selecting an electrical contractor. That is why Certsure is supportive of SELECT’S “Protection of Title” campaign. EndFragment

Richard Orton Managing Director, Certsure

Stewart Anderson Managing Director, Stensons

Also signed: Alan Bell, Euan Duff, Keiran Sangster, Kenneth Mearns, M Behrman and Neil Donaldson

Stewart Anderson Managing Director, Stensons

Also signed: Alan Bell, Euan Duff, Keiran Sangster, Kenneth Mearns, M Behrman and Neil Donaldson

Stewart AndersonManaging Director, Stensons

Fergus Ewing MSP

Electricians carry out vital work for us all and this work must be done by properly qualified professionals. Cowboys could put lives at risk, given that there is a very clear danger that faulty electrical systems can cause house fires. Therefore, I am going to support moves in the Scottish Parliament to regulate the profession of electrician in order to secure proper protection of the public. There is already protection for gas engineers through the well-known Gas Safe Register, formerly the Corgi scheme, so why not for electricians as well? I am pleased that SELECT, the body representing electricians in Scotland, is pressing for this regulation and pledge my support to cross-party efforts to deliver it. EndFragment

Fergus Ewing MSP