Whirlpool Tumble Dryers: Product Recall

Debate between Lord Henley and Lord Porter of Spalding

Monday 17th June 2019 Lords Chamber

[Lord Henley]

My Lords, I reject the noble Baroness’s accusation that we are being complacent on this matter. It is not my job to defend Whirlpool and I accept that it has not been as fast as it might have been, but the Government have certainly held it to account. Whirlpool has at least got to some 50% of the tumble dryers it is looking at, which is far better than any other similar recall process; I understand that 10% to 20% is normally expected in programmes of this sort. Whirlpool has made progress, but the Government feel it can do more and that is why my honourable friend took the action she did and why we are holding it to account.

[Lord Porter of Spalding (Con)]

My Lords, surely the Minister has just answered his own question—