Ban Loop Cords

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  Published: 5 Aug 2009 12:44 (2)

  Another toddler dies in blind cord tragedy

  OCHIL MP Gordon Banks is urging the government to introduce a ban on looped blind cords after the tragic death of a toddler in Wales. Gethin Ifor Jones, aged 23 months, was in...

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  Published: 3 Jun 2009 12:57

  Sheriff wants ban on loop cords to prevent further tragic deaths

  A SHERIFF has called for a ban on loop cord blinds after a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the tragic death of Menstrie toddler Muireann McLaughlin.

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  Published: 18 Mar 2009 12:30

  Don't let another child die this way

  THE parents of a Menstrie toddler who died after becoming entangled in a blind cord have told a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) that they want to make sure no other family loses...

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  Published: 26 Nov 2008 12:30

  Inquiry into blind cord tragedy is postponed

  A FATAL Accident Inquiry into the death of Menstrie tot Muireann McLaughlin has been postponed.

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  Published: 29 Oct 2008 12:30

  Inquiry into tragic death of toddler

  A FATAL Accident Inquiry will take place next month into the death of Menstrie toddler Muireann McLaughlin. The two-year-old died at home in February after she became entangled...

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  Published: 30 Jul 2008 12:00

  MP unhappy at loop cord safety delay

  PROPOSED changes to improve the safety standard of blind cords has been delayed for six months.

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  Published: 11 Jun 2008 12:00

  'Ban loop cords' petition presented in the Commons

  GORDON BANKS MP presented the Advertiser"s "ban loop cords" petition to the House of Commons last Wednesday.

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  Published: 28 May 2008 12:00

  'Ban loop cords' petition is to be presented in Westminster

  GORDON BANKS MP will present the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser petition calling for a ban in the production of looped blind and curtain cords to Parliament on Wednesday.

• Ban Loop Cords

• Campaign goes on in memory of Muireann
• MP seeks tighter safety standards
• UK-wide support grows for loop cord ban
• Government seeks new standards for loop cords
• Worldwide support for ban on loop cords
• Campaign: Ban 'lethal' loop cords
• Final farewell to a 'little princess'
• Toddler's gift of life
• Menstrie toddler dies in tragic accident

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  Published: 28th January, 2009 12:30pm

  Wee County public helps register hit 16m target

  by Nicola Findlay

  A CALL to double the number of people on the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) to 16 million has been achieved – 12 months before the planned target date.

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  Last updated: 17 Oct 2008 12:58

  Another 1000 organ donors come forward

  A CAMPAIGN to get more people in Clackmannanshire to "Sign up for Life" has helped boost the Organ Donor Register by nearly 1000 people.

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  Published: 4 Jun 2008 12:00

  Advertiser"s petition reaches parliament

  CLACKMANNANSHIRE Council is one of three Scottish local authorities leading the way in the campaign to outlaw looped blind cords.

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  Published: 26 Mar 2008 12:00

  Government is 'committed' to increasing organ donors

  CLACKMANNANSHIRE MP Gordon Banks has received assurance from the Health Minister that the Government is committed to increasing the number of organs available for transplant operations...

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  Published: 26 Mar 2008 12:00

  Muckhart pupils run for lung disorder charity

  MUCKHART Primary School"s headteacher and pupils have been looking out their running gear to raise vital funds for charity. Headteacher Helen Finch ran Sunday"s Alloa...

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  Published: 26 Mar 2008 12:00

  Days from death before double lung transplant

  BRAVE Marion Wiseman, who was days from death before a life-saving double lung transplant, is urging people to sign-up to the Organ Donation Register. Marion (46) discovered she...

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  Published: 19 Mar 2008 12:00

  MP secures debate on organ donor 'opt out'

  CLACKMANNANSHIRE MP Gordon Banks is continuing his support for the Advertiser"s Organ Donation campaign by securing a debate in the House of Commons.