Who is responsible for safety and supply interruptions?

Your supplier must provide you with a 24-hour emergency number which you should call if you think there is a safety problem with your meter, the electricity cables, gas lines or other equipment running into your home. You should also call this number if you experience any energy cuts at your home.

Your supply company is not actually responsible for the wires, cables and pipes that supply energy into your home; this is the responsibility of the local distribution company. If you have a power cut which is not restored within 24 hours, then you are entitled to claim compensation.

What should I do if there is a gas leak?

The company responsible for all gas emergencies is Transco. Their national Freephone number for emergencies is 0800 111 999.