Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 1997. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What assessment she has made of Seeboard's investment in its local distribution network and fault monitoring system with particular reference to the Sutton and Cheam area. - (Holding answer 25 June 1997).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment she has made of Seeboard's investment in its local distribution network and fault monitoring system with particular reference to the Sutton and Cheam area. [5389] Mr. Battle: [holding answer 25 June 1997]: The Engineering Inspectorate of the DTI carries out an inspection of each Public Electricity Supplier once a year, which includes a review of developments and new equipment applications in relation to maintaining compliance with the Electricity Supply Regulations 1988 as amended. An inspection of installations in the Sutton and Cheam area was conducted in 1992. I am not aware of any change in policy by Seeboard as to the means of satisfying its obligations to comply with the Electricity Supply Regulations 1988 as amended.

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