Natural Gas: Private Property
Commons · Question 6722 · Tabled 4 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he has taken to tackle illegal gasworks on private properties.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 12 Jun 2026
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the enforcing authority for gas businesses and engineers (including self- employed gas engineers) who work in private properties. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (GSIUR) requires engineers undert...