Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 15 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 March 2004. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent discussions she has had with National Grid Transco about (a) the level of maintenance and (b) the state of repair of the electricity network; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions she has had with National Grid Transco about (a) the level of maintenance and (b) the state of repair of the electricity network; and if she will make a statement. [162204] Mr. Timms: As part of the regular contacts Ministers and officials have with National Grid Transco, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State met with Roger Urwin the company's Chief Executive on 9 February. A range of issues were discussed at the meeting including those arising from the Engineering Inspectorate's investigation following the major power failures last year. Maintenance and repair were factors that were looked at as part of the investigation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c501W;419 c503W; 162204
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Electricity generation Energy supply Electricity Power failures National Grid Transco
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk