Written questions

Natural Gas: Death and Injuries

Commons · Question 6723 · Tabled 4 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 15 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many a) deaths and b) injuries have been caused by illegal gas works in i) England and ii) London in each year since 2020.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 15 Jun 2026

Flammable gas incidents resulting in death and injury are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under Regulation 11(1) of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). RIDDOR Reports notify HSE of dea...