"N. Thornton" wrote
| So does this mean all the domestic sparks that dont partake in
| the part p schemes now are working illegally? I suspect if govt
| starts prosecuting there would soon be a pretty big backlash.

From whom? The trade organisations and consumer groups would be united in
wanting to clamp down on 'cowboy' tradespeople, and many householders will
also be glad of a way of identifying 'reputable' (hahahaha) tradespeople.

Even the articles I've seen in DIY and self-building magazines don't
question the legislation (or even explain the exemptions and limitations of
the regulations). But even the serious magazines seem to be becoming more
'lifestyle' with "here are some pictures of some pretty switches and sockets
you can ask your electrician to install for you".

Owain