HC Deb 12 June 2003 vol 406 cc1003-4W
Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will publish the letter of 12 March 1999 from Transco to Ofgem. [116993]

Mr. Wilson

The department is not able to publish material provided to Ofgem on a confidential basis by Transco.

Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the letter from Ofgem to Transco on 1 April 1999 constitutes a change to the Gas Order. [116995]

Mr. Wilson

This issue will shortly be considered as part of a Judicial Review to which Ofgem is a party, and it would be inappropriate to comment whilst legal proceedings are underway.

Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if there is a requirement for Ofgem to consult stakeholders before making changes to the Gas Order. [116997]

Mr. Wilson

It is for Ofgem to decide on the administrative process for such changes.

Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether there have been amendments to the Gas Order. [117077]

Mr. Wilson

This issue will shortly be considered as part of a judicial review to which Ofgem is a party, and it would be inappropriate to comment whilst legal proceedings are underway.

Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether Transco is required under the Gas Order to compensate companies if it does not provide gas connection quotations within a specific timescale. [117078]

Mr. Wilson

I am advised that the payment of money to certain categories of customer in respect of delayed quotations for connections is a primary feature of Ofgem's Enforcement Order against Transco.