Labour MP Elaine Stewart backs SELECT campaign to regulate electricians
Labour MP Elaine Stewart has backed SELECT’s campaign for statutory regulation of electricians in Scotland, adding her name to the trade association’s Wall of Support.
The MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock supports the campaign to protect the professional title of electrician and strengthen recognition of qualifications and competence within the industry.
Her endorsement was announced by SELECT on 30 October 2026, following discussions with representatives of the association in Ayr.
September meeting with SELECT representatives
Stewart met SELECT Managing Director Sharon Miller and Ayrshire Branch Vice Chair Jim Cooper on 4 September.
Their discussions covered the UK Government’s Youth Guarantee initiative, electrical apprenticeships and SELECT’s campaign for protection of title.
Cooper, a director of Maybole-based Electro Installations (Scotland) Ltd, had been raising the issue with his local MP. He welcomed her endorsement as another opportunity to bring attention to the campaign.
Ayrshire Branch Chair Chic Dobbie, who owns C Dobbie Electrical Limited in Ayr, also welcomed the MP’s support.
SELECT has spent more than a decade calling for legislation to prevent people without suitable qualifications from describing themselves as electricians.
Campaign continues alongside Scottish Parliament petition
Stewart’s endorsement follows the launch of SELECT’s Scottish Parliament petition in October 2026.
Petition PE2281 calls for statutory regulation of the electrical industry and legal protection of the title of electrician, ensuring those carrying out electrical work are appropriately qualified and accountable.
The petition has been under consideration by the Scottish Parliament since 12 October.
SELECT is seeking support from politicians and industry organisations as it continues its campaign for legislative change.
Source: SELECT, 30 October 2026
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