§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will bring forward proposals to enable the Director General of OFGAS to ensure that no charges are levied on the consumer for action taken by British Gas officials inspecting domestic premises where there is a suspicion or risk of danger to the safety of the consumer.
§ Mr. MoynihanNo. British Gas is already obliged under its authorisation to make safe all gas escapes free of charge and to provide safety checks free of charge for older or disabled customers living alone.