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Thanks for all the comments. I don't strictly need a gas safety certificate for our own house, but if the need arises I could use a different gas fitter. This guy also wanted to see a CO alarm, even though the actual guidance says ..
However I've not been able to put my finger on the actual legislation governing that requirement. My quote comes from the "Tolerable Standard Guidance
Tolerable Standards
The legislation is significantly tighter in Scotland than in England, where we have the catchily titled "The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015" which is only for landlords and specifies:
a carbon monoxide alarm is equipped in any room of the premises which is used wholly or partly as living accommodation and contains a solid fuel burning combustion appliance
I'm not expert on the Scotland legislation, but it does seem to match with what you say about carbon monoxide and "tolerable standards" in most places.
From an 'official' page: Fire and smoke alarms: changes to the law - https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/
If you have a carbon-fuelled appliance – like a boiler, fire, heater or flue – in any room, you must also have a carbon monoxide detector in that room
Which isn't entirely clear whether it includes cookers.
Though to be honest, they are so cheap I'd probably put one in just for peace of mind.
Re the bonding - It's always useful for when someone demands something, to request in writing the legislation or guidance they are using to base their decision on. A tick box on an inspection report is not a good enough justification.
One possible option going forward would be to get an electrician to inspect - and specify in writing that bonding is not required in your circumstance - something you could show any future gas fitter.