Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 December 2002. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 19 December 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Heath and Safety Executive has made of Transco's system of record keeping for the gas mains network; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment the Heath and Safety Executive has made of Transco's system of record keeping for the gas mains network; and if he will make a statement. [87487] Mr. Nicholas Brown: I am informed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that they have met with Transco to discuss their arrangements for data handling, the last occasion being 21 November 2002. Their arrangements have been subject to an internal audit. HSE have asked for an independent review of compliance with and the quality of the arrangements themselves.

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