You can't open the window

I was in a Hotel not so long ago, baking hot, so I tried to open the window. It was locked, so I called the reception and asked for a window key. The response was as follows (I kid you not): "I am sorry Sir, we can't open the windows due to health and safety legislation". There are countless examples of ridiculous health and safety laws that are so absurd, yet infringe upon the lives of millions of our fellow citizens up and down the country. Health and Safety, whilst necessary in some cases, has, too often become yet another way in which Government regulates and interferes with people's daily lives.

For this reason, I was really pleased to see that David Cameron has given a speech today, on this subject, and announced a fundamental review of all Health and Safety regulations, were a Conservative Government to be elected. Mr Cameron has said:

"Excessive rules have given the impression that we have a right to a risk-free life and that impression has been exacerbated by prominent claims and pay-outs. The consequence has been spiralling costs and a slow death of discretion, judgement and social responsibility... For every piece of health and safety legislation, we need to ask whether it fulfils a useful purpose – and if not, it must go. And we must bring some common sense to the laws surrounding compensation."

"I want people to know that with the Conservatives, government will let you get on with your life without unnecessary rules and regulations. I want everyone to know that with the Conservatives, if you do good, get involved and make a contribution, the system will back you."

I could not agree more.

P.S. You can read more details of what Mr Cameron is proposing HERE and HERE.