Written question asked by Robert Syms (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2004. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 December 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what assessment he has made of the impact on small businesses of the requirement for electricians to have a prescribed level of insurance cover; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Syms: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the impact on small businesses of the requirement for electricians to have a prescribed level of insurance cover; and if he will make a statement. [202122] Phil Hope: Electricians who are members of a Part P competent person scheme are required as a condition of registration with a scheme to have at least £2 million public liability insurance. Those who are not members of a scheme do not have such a requirement placed on them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 202122; 428 c541W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Building regulations Housing Insurance Electrical safety Small businesses Electricians
Legislation: Building (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk