Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what powers he has to intervene where local authorities have failed to make public utilities comply with their statutory obligations.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what powers he has to intervene where local authorities have failed to make public utilities comply with their statutory obligations. [77839] Mr. Raynsford: Any specific powers for the Secretary of State to intervene in such cases would be set out in the relevant legislation. Generally, enforcement of utilities' obligations is entirely a matter for the relevant regulatory body including, in some cases, local authorities.

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