Natural Gas: Pipelines
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to reduce costs to consumers associated with the capping of unused gas pipes.
Answered by Michael Shanks
We are working closely with Ofgem and the Health and Safety Executive to understand how the current disconnection framework operates and whether changes may be needed to ensure costs are fair and proportional for consumers and industry.
Ofgem have recently undertaken a review of the regulatory framework for disconnections and their findings are expected to be published this year.
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