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Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Friday, 5 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Electricians: Qualifications

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he has plans to provide financial assistance to small electrical contractors to enable them to comply with the revised Electrotechnical Assessment Specification; and if he will extend the October deadline for compliance, including to ensure training can be completed.

Answer

The Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) is an industry agreed specification, and decisions on the detailed requirements and implementation timelines, including the October compliance deadline, are therefore primarily a matter for industry. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government sits on the EAS management committee.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7100
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Finance Electrical safety Qualifications Training Electricians
Link
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