Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 80904

Electrical Safety

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will (a) review and (b) update legal obligations on electricity providers to (i) inspect, (ii) evaluate and (iii) replace (A) outdated and (B) dangerous wiring.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

An electricity Distribution Network Operator's responsibility ends at the domestic cutout fuse. An electricity supplier’s responsibility ends at the meter. Anything on the consumer side of the meter is the building owner’s responsibility, including domest...

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