Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2008. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2008 on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

Roads: Lighting

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what plans he has to amend the regulatory regime affecting connections to electricity supplies for lighting public places and street lighting.

Answer: Regulation of electricity connections falls to Ofgem.Ofgem has reviewed competition in connections (2006-07) and the review included discussion of measures to open up competition in relation to un-metered connections"http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/Networks/Connectns/Pages/Cnnctins.aspx."Ofgem also continues to work closely with distribution network operators (DNOs) and local authorities to improve the performance of DNOs in relation to a number of street lighting services. This includes the introduction of minimum performance levels in relation to certain un-metered street lighting services (fault repairs; new works; providing quotations).

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