Natural Gas: Road Works
Commons · Question 72321 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on reducing the level of disruption caused by gas mains repairs.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 8 Sep 2025
The condition and maintenance of gas mains is typically managed by local Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs), under the regulatory supervision of Ofgem. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also play a key role in ensuring safety during mains replacement ac...