§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy how he ensures acceptable levels of public safety with regard to cast iron gas pipes susceptible to corrosion and fractures used by British Gas; what standards exist for systems of inspection, maintenance and repair of such pipes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsI have been asked to reply.
The responsibility for ensuring acceptable levels of public safety from cast-iron gas pipes lies with British Gas plc under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The Health and Safety Executive is the enforcing authority.