HC Deb 21 July 2004 vol 424 cc296-7W
Mr. Bellingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions she has held with representatives of National Grid Transco regarding the maintenance of the grid system. [185453]

Mr. Timms

As part of the regular contracts Ministers and officials have with National Grid Transco, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State met with Roger Urwin the company's Chief Executive on 9 February 2004. A range of issue were discussed at the meeting including those arising from the Engineering Inspectorate's investigation following the major power failures last year. Maintenance and repair were factors that were looked at as part of the investigation.