Gas Cookers
Lords · Question HL16129 · Tabled 26 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Whitaker
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to strengthen leak detection, odorisation and public health-related standards for gas used for cooking in domestic and other premises.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 9 Apr 2026
I refer the noble Baroness to the answer I gave to question HL13613 on 2 February 2026.There is already robust regulation in place to detect leaks and odourised gas. Gas Industry standards are set by the relevant industry standard setting bodies, for exam...