§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the flat rate charges envisaged under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Major Accident Hazards) Regulations will apply regardless of the seniority and experience of the inspector undertaking the inspections on site. [80279]
§ Mr. MeacherYes. All inspectors who carry out assessment or inspection under the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 1999 (COMAH) will be competent by virtue of their qualifications, training and experience to undertake the full range of work. The charge to industry will be at a single rate and is intended to recover the Competent Authority's full cost in line with HM Treasury's Fees and Charges Guide.