UK can compete with EU for trade

head, the component bursts when the temperature reaches a certain level and this opens the head allowing water to discharge on to the fire.

Should the fire be more extensive, other heads may open when their components burst and water would pour out over the fire.

It is NOT the case that, if one sprinkler head is activated in a block of flats, all the other heads in the block immediately discharge water over the occupants and their household goods.

Sprinklers are a ‘last resort’ extinguishment method.

Blocks of flats should be provided with portable fire extinguishers and occupiers should familiarise themselves with their location and means of operation.

Also, there is nothing to prevent occupiers getting their own small extinguishers in their own flats for immediate use if needed.

Most domestic fires start small and that is the best time to tackle them.

A 1kg dry powder extinguisher costs less than £20; it could save your life!

DAVID SKUSE, Morpeth STOP and listen Be in the position Make your life better Make it more interesting Stop and listen Tell yourself I am a good person I am doing good I am changing the world Stop and listen Be in the right position Live your dreams Read all the magazines Tell yourself Life is worth living AT THE G20 summit the Washington Post reported Jean-Claude Juncker, acting against Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict imports of steel into the United States, said that protectionism is wrong.

He also pointed out proudly the free trade deal of the EU with Japan without any barriers concluded this week.

This only goes to show that the EU is intent on penalising us for leaving their corrupt organisation.

There is no reason why we cannot have the same arrangement as Japan.

They want our money otherwise Germany will have to cough up more to keep their sinking ship afloat. BRIAN TAYLOR, North Shields