1(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the Secretary of State may direct any person carrying on an undertaking—U.K.
(a)to keep such books, accounts and records relating to a substance mentioned in section 1(1) of this Act, or to electricity, as may be specified;
(b)to furnish, as and when specified, estimates, forecasts, returns and information relating to such a substance, or to electricity;
(c)to furnish, as and when specified, information and forecasts relating to the undertaking itself or its activities, including the way in which the undertaking is organised and administered and the character and extent of its operations.
(2)All the powers of this paragraph are exercisable by the Secretary of State where it appears to him expedient for the purpose of implementing obligations incumbent on the United Kingdom as a member of F1... the International Energy Agency or as a party to the International Energy Agreement, and the powers conferred by paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-paragraph (1) are also exercisable where it appears to the Secretary of State expedient for any purpose connected with the operation of this Act or the effective performance by him of his functions under it.
(3)In this paragraph “specified” means specified by the Secretary of State’s directions.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 5(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 2 paras. 1–4 amended by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 35(7), s. 112(3), Sch. 17 para. 35(1)
C2Sch. 2 para. 1 amended (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/231(N.I. 1), art. 38(7); S.R. 1992/117, art. 3(1).