§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what contingency plans exist to deal with the provision of electricity in Wales following power failures during violent storms; what plans he has to revise these; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe National Grid Company has contingency plans to restore supplies as quickly as practicable in the event of their loss during violent storms. these plans are regularly tested and reviewed.
In addition, both South Wales Electricity and Manweb are party to a national code of practice which provides for mutual assistance from other regional electricity companies during network problems ca used by storms and other emergencies. The code is reviewed on an ongoing basis.