Ban Loop Cords

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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: 26 Nov 2008 12:30

  'Sign Up for Life' is praised in Parliament

  A CAMPAIGN by the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser to encourage people to sign up to the organ donation register has been praised in the Scottish Parliament.

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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.