Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 January 1988. It was answered by Patrick Nicholls (Conservative) on Friday, 29 January 1988 on behalf of the Department of Employment.

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Written question

Question

To comment on acceptable levels of public safety with regard to cast iron gas pipes susceptible to corrosion & fractures used by British Gas; what standards exist for systems of inspection, maintenance & repair of such pipes.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

126 c423W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

British Gas Health and safety Natural gas Pipelines Standards Safety