Written question asked by Jon Cruddas (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 October 2007. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 8 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

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Gas Distribution Price Control Review

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (1) what Ofgem considers to be the implications to the consumer of the gas distribution networks being unable to replace their ageing and highly-skilled workforces by recruiting and training a sufficient number of new employees to carry out vital emergency, repair and maintenance activities;

Answer

The Gas Distribution Price Control Review is a matter for Ofgem. I am therefore asking the Chief Executive of the Gas and Electricity Markets, which heads Ofgem, to write directly to the hon. Member.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

154293; 464 c346-7W;464 c347W

Session

2006-07

Subjects

Natural gas Prices

Link

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