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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I Gas SupplyPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. IntroductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1. The Director General of Gas Supply.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2. The Gas Consumers’ Council.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3. Abolition of Corporation’s special privilege.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4. General duties of Secretary of State and Director.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 4AB. Guidance on social and environmental matters.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 4A. Duties of Secretary of State and Director with respect to safety.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 4B. Exceptions from sections 4AA to 4A.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Authorisation of gas supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 5. Prohibition on unauthorised supply.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 6. Exception to section 5.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 6A. Exemptions from section 5.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 7. Authorisation of public gas suppliers.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 7A. Licensing of gas suppliers and gas shippers.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 7B. Licences: general.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 8. Authorisation of other persons.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8AA. Assignment of licences.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 8A.Modification or removal of the 25,000 therm limits.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. The gas codePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 8B. The gas code.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Supply of gas by public gas suppliersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 9. General powers and duties.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 10. Duty to supply certain premises.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 10A. Restriction on use of certain pipe-lines for providing a supply.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 11. Power to require security.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. Gas conveyed by Public Gas TransportersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 12. Standard method of charge.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 13. Alternative method of charge.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 14. Fixing of tariffs.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 14A.Determination of disputes.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 15. Public gas supply code.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 15B. Promotion of efficient use of gas.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. Supply of gas by public gas suppliers and othersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 16. Standards of quality.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 17. Meter testing and stamping.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 18. Safety regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 18A. Gas escape regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. Use by other persons of pipe-lines belonging to public gas suppliersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 19. Acquisition of rights to use pipe-lines.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 19A. Application of section 19B to storage facilities.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 19B. Acquisition of rights to use storage facilities.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 19C. Application of section 19D to LNG facilities.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 19D. Acquisition of rights to use LNG facilities.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 19E. Sections 19A to 19D: supplemental.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 20. Construction of pipe-lines.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 21. Increase of capacity etc. of pipelines.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 22. Effect of directions.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 22A. Construction of pipe-lines.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. Modification of public gas suppliers’ authorisationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 23. Modification by agreement.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 24. Modification references to Monopolies Commission.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 24A. References under section 24: time limitsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 24B. References under section 24: powers of investigationPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 25. Reports on modification references.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 26. Modification following report.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 26A. Competition Commission’s power to veto modifications following report.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 27. Modification by order under other enactments.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. Determination of disputesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 27A. Determination of certain disputes.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. Public gas suppliers: enforcementPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 28. Orders for securing compliance with certain provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 29. Procedural requirements.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 30. Validity and effect of orders.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 30A. Penalties.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 30B. Statement of policy with respect to penalties.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 30C. Time limits on the imposition of penalties.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 30D. Interest and payment of instalments.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 30E. Appeals.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 30F. Recovery of penalties.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. Investigation of complaints etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 31. Duty of Director to investigate certain matters.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 32. Duty of Council to investigate certain matters.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 32A. Preliminary investigation by Council of certain disputes.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 33. Power of Council to investigate other matters.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. Standards of performancePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 33A. Standards of performance in individual cases.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 33AA. Standards of performance in individual cases: gas transporters.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 33AB. Standards of performance in individual cases: disputes.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 33B. Overall standards of performance.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 33BA. Overall standards of performance: gas transporters.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 33BAA. Procedures for prescribing or determining standards of performance.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 33BC. Promotion of the efficient use by consumers of gas.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 33BB. Standards for promoting efficient use of gas.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 33C.Information with respect to levels of performance.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 33D.Information to be given to customers about overall performance.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 33DA. Publication of statistical information about standards of performance.Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 33E. Procedures for dealing with complaints.Previous MatchNext Match

    13. Service standards and remunerationPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 33F. Remuneration and service standards.Previous MatchNext Match

    14. Other functions of DirectorPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 34. General functions.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 35. Publication of information and advice.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 36. Keeping of register.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 36A. Functions with respect to competition.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 36B. Functions with respect to gas measuring equipment etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 37. Fixing of maximum charges for reselling gas.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 38. Power to require information etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 38A. Duty to consider representations and give reasons.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 39. Annual and other reports.Previous MatchNext Match

    15. Other functions of CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 40. General duty to advise Director.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 41. Annual reports.Previous MatchNext Match

    16. Adjustment of chargesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 41A. Adjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of customers.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 41B. Orders: supplementary.Previous MatchNext Match

    17. Alteration of activities requiring licencePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 41C. Power to alter activities requiring licence.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 41D. Application by Authority for order including new activities.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 41E. References to Competition Commission.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 41EA. References under section 41E: time limitsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 41EB. References under section 41E: application of Enterprise Act 2002Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 41F. Reports on references.Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 41G. Application by Authority for order excluding activities.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 41H. Consultation by Secretary of State about order excluding activities.Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 41I. Service by Authority of certain notices on Council.Previous MatchNext Match

    18. MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 42. General restrictions on disclosure of information.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 43. Making of false statements etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 44. Compensation to chairmen and officers of Consumers’ Councils.Previous MatchNext Match

    19. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 45. Offences by bodies corporate.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 46. Service of notices etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 47. Provisions as to regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 48. Interpretation of Part I and savings.Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Transfer of Undertaking of CorporationPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 49. Vesting of property etc. of Corporation in a company nominated by the Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 50. British Gas Stock.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 51. Initial Government holding in the successor company.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 52. Government investment in securities of the successor company.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 53. Exercise of functions through nominees.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 54. Target investment limit for Government shareholding.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 55. Financial structure of the successor company.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 56. Temporary restrictions on successor company’s borrowings etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 57. Dissolution of the Corporation.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 58.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 59. Application of Trustee Investments Act 1961 in relation to investment in the successor company.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 60. Tax provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    13. 61. Interpretation etc. of Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Miscellaneous and GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 62. Exclusion of certain agreements from Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 63. Restrictions on use of certain information.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 64. Provisions as to orders.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 65. Financial provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 66. General interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 67. Amendments, transitional provisions, savings and repeals.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 68. Short title, commencement and extent.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Director General of Gas SupplyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.There shall be paid to the Director such remuneration, and...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.In the case of any such holder of the office...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.If, when any person ceases to hold office as the...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.The Director may, with the approval of the Treasury as...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.In the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 in Part...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.The Director shall have an official seal for the authentication...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 9.The Documentary Evidence Act 1868 shall have effect as if...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 10.Anything authorised or required by or under this Act to...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Gas Consumers’ CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.The Council shall not be regarded as a servant or...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.The Council may pay to any member such sums, whether...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the Council may, with...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.The Council shall have power to do anything which is...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.It shall be the duty of the Council to comply...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.The Secretary of State or the Director may, to such...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.Any sums required by the Secretary of State for the...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.In the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 in Part...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 2APrevious MatchNext Match

      Exceptions to prohibition on unlicensed activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Conveyance or supply by landlords etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.Section 5(1) of this Act is not contravened by a...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Conveyance or supply to associated companiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.Section 5(1) of this Act is not contravened by a...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Conveyance or supply of propane or butanePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) Section 5(1) of this Act is not contravened by...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Conveyance for supply to large consumersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.Section 5(1) of this Act is not contravened by a...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Supply to very large consumersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) below applies where a person (in this...Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 2BPrevious MatchNext Match

      The gas codePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. PreliminaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires— “the...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Consumption of gas to be ascertained by meterPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) Every consumer shall take his supply through a meter—...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Meters to be kept in proper orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) Every consumer shall at all times, at his own...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Meter as evidence of quantity of gas suppliedPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) This paragraph applies where a consumer is supplied with...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Installation of meters in new premises etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies where a meter is to be...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Meters for disabled personsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.Where, in the case of any consumer, the public gas...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Use of pre-payment metersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6A.A pre-payment meter installed by an authorised supplier on any...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Recovery of gas charges etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) below apply where— Previous MatchNext Match

      9. Deemed contracts in certain casesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) Where a gas supplier supplies gas to a consumer...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. Supplies of gas illegally takenPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) Where any person takes a supply of gas which...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. Injury to gas fittings and interference with metersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10.(1) If any person intentionally or by culpable negligence— Previous MatchNext Match

      12. Restoration of supply without consentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 11.(1) Where a consumer’s premises have been disconnected by a...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. Failure to notify connection or disconnection of service pipePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12.(1) No person shall connect any meter with a service...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. Failure to notify disconnection of meterPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 13.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, this paragraph applies where...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. Failure to maintain shipping arrangementsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 14.(1) Where— (a) any arrangements for the conveyance of gas...Previous MatchNext Match

      16. Maintenance etc. of service pipesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 15.(1) A public gas transporter shall carry out any necessary...Previous MatchNext Match

      17. Alterations etc. of burners on change of calorific valuePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 16.(1) This paragraph applies where there is a change in...Previous MatchNext Match

      18. Use of antifluctuators and valvesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 17.(1) Where a consumer uses gas for working or supplying...Previous MatchNext Match

      19. Improper use of gasPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 18.If a consumer improperly uses or deals with gas so...Previous MatchNext Match

      20. No obligation to restore supply where consumer in defaultPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 19.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a consumer’s premises have...Previous MatchNext Match

      21. Notified escapes of gasPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 20.(1) Where any gas escapes from any pipe of a...Previous MatchNext Match

      22. Suspected escapes of gasPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 21.(1) Where a public gas transporter has reasonable cause to...Previous MatchNext Match

      23. Entry for preventing escapes of gas etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 22.(1) Where a public gas transporter has reasonable cause to...Previous MatchNext Match

      24. Entry during continuance of supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 23.(1) Any officer authorised by a public gas transporter may...Previous MatchNext Match

      25. Entry on discontinuance of supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 24.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a public gas transporter...Previous MatchNext Match

      26. Entry following discontinuance of supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 25.(1) This paragraph applies where a consumer’s premises have been...Previous MatchNext Match

      27. Entry for removing fittings and metersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 26.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a person occupying premises...Previous MatchNext Match

      28. Entry for replacing, repairing or altering pipesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 27.(1) Any officer authorised by a public gas transporter, after...Previous MatchNext Match

      29. Provisions as to powers of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 28.(1) No officer shall be authorised by a public gas...Previous MatchNext Match

      30. Gas meters and fittings not to be subject to distressPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 29.(1) Any gas meter which is connected to a service...Previous MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      Acquisition of Land by Public Gas SuppliersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Powers of Acquisition Etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Director,...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.(1) This paragraph applies to land which— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.Where a public gas supplier has acquired any land by...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Procedure, Compensation Etc. (England and Wales)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. Application of Acquisition of Land Act 1981 generallyPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 shall apply to a...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. New rights: general adaptation of Compulsory Purchase Act 1965Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 5.The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 shall have effect with the...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1965

          1. 6.Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 5 above, Part...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 7.For section 7 of that Act (measure of compensation) there...

          3. 8.For subsection (1) of section 8 of that Act (protection...

          4. 9.The following provisions of that Act (being provisions stating the...

          5. 10.Section 11 of that Act (powers of entry) shall be...

          6. 11.Section 20 of that Act (protection for interests of tenants...

          7. 12.Section 22 of that Act (protection of acquiring authority’s possession...

        4. New rights: compensationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.The enactments in force in England and Wales with respect...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part III Procedure, Compensation Etc. (Scotland)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. Application of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 generallyPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 14.The Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 shall...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. New rights: general application of Act of 1947 and incorporated enactmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 15.The enactments incorporated with this Act by virtue of Part...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1947Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 16.Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 15 above, Part...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 17.In paragraph 9 of that Schedule (compulsory purchase affecting land...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 18.In paragraph 10 of that Schedule (land of statutory undertakers)—...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 19.In paragraph 11 of that Schedule (common or open space),...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 20.In paragraph 12 of that Schedule, for the words “the...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 21.Paragraph 10 above shall have effect in relation to the...Previous MatchNext Match

          7. 22.For paragraph 4 of the Second Schedule to the said...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Restrictions on application of paragraphs 15 to 20 abovePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 23.So much of paragraph 15 above as relates to the...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. New Rights: specific adaptions of Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 24.For section 61 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 25.The following provisions of that Act (being provisions stating the...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 26.Paragraph 11 above shall have effect in relation to that...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 27.Paragraph 12 above shall have effect in relation to that...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. New rights: compensationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 28.Paragraph 13 above shall have effect in relation to Scotland...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 29.This Part of this Schedule shall extend to Scotland only....Previous MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      Power of Public Gas Suppliers to Break Up Streets, Bridges Etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 1.(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Schedule, a...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.(1) The powers of a public gas supplier under paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, nothing in paragraph 1...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.(1) Except in cases of emergency arising from defects in...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.(1) The powers conferred by paragraph 1 above shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.In this Schedule— “highway authority”, in relation to a street,...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.In its application to Scotland this Schedule shall have effect...Previous MatchNext Match

    7. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      Public Gas Supply CodePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Supply of Gas to Tariff CustomersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Maintenance etc. of service pipesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.A public gas supplier shall carry out any necessary work...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Alterations etc. of burners on change of calorific valuePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.It shall be the duty of a public gas supplier,...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Consumption of gas to be ascertained by meterPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.(1) Every tariff customer of a public gas supplier shall,...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Meters to be kept in proper orderPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) Every tariff customer shall at all times, at his...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Meter as evidence of quantity of gas suppliedPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, where gas is supplied...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Installation of meters in new premisesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.(1) This paragraph applies where a meter is to be...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Recovery of gas charges etc.Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 7.(1) A public gas supplier may recover from a tariff...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Supply of Gas to Tariff Customers and OthersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Use of antifluctuators and valvesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.(1) Where a person supplied with gas by a public...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Improper use of gasPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 9.If any person supplied with gas by a public gas...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Injury to gas fittings and interference with metersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 10.(1) If any person intentionally or by culpable negligence— Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Restoration of supply without consentPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 11.(1) Where a supply of gas to any premises has...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Failure to notify connection or disconnection of service pipePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 12.(1) No person shall connect any meter with a service...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Prevention of escapes of gasPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.(1) Where any gas escapes from any pipe of a...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Information as to escapes of gasPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 14.It shall be the duty of a public gas supplier...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. Entry during continuance of supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 15.(1) Any officer authorised by a public gas supplier may...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. Entry on discontinuance of supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 16.(1) Where— (a) a public gas supplier is authorised by...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. Entry for replacing, repairing or altering pipesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 17.(1) Any officer authorised by a public gas supplier, after...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. Provisions as to powers of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 18.(1) Where in pursuance of any powers of entry conferred...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. Gas fittings not to be subject to distressPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 19.(1) Any gas fittings let for hire or lent to...Previous MatchNext Match

    8. SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match

      Amendments of Gas Levy Act 1981Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 1.(1) In subsection (1) of section 1 of the Gas...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.No order shall be made under section 2(3) of that...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.For section 3 of that Act there shall be substituted...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.(1) In subsection (1) of section 4 of that Act—...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.(1) In subsection (1) of section 5 of that Act—...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.After section 5 of that Act there shall be inserted...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.(1) In subsection (2) of section 6 of that Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.In section 7(2) of that Act for the definition of...Previous MatchNext Match

    9. SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match

      Minor And Consequential AmendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.In this Schedule “public gas supplier” has the same meaning...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Enactments relating to statutory undertakers etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) A public gas supplier shall be deemed to be...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

      4. The Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      5. The Pipe-lines Act 1962Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) In section 58(1) of the Pipe-lines Act 1962 (statutory...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 6.(1) The Gas Act 1965— (a) shall have effect without...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 7.In section 18(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966,...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 8.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

      8. The Transport Act 1968Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 9.In section 109(2) of the Transport Act 1968 (power of...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. The Post Office Act 1969Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 10.In section 7(1A) of the Post Office Act 1969 (powers...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. The Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 11.In section 14(1) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 12.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

      12. The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 13.In section 212(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland)...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. The Land Compensation Act 1973Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 14.(1) In section 44(2) of the Land Compensation Act 1973...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. The Fair Trading Act 1973Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 15.(1) The Director General of Fair Trading shall consult with...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. The Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 16.(1) In section 41(2) of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      16. The Local Government Act 1974Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 17.In Schedule 3 to the Local Government Act 1974 (hereditaments...Previous MatchNext Match

      17. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 18.At the end of section 34 of the Health and...Previous MatchNext Match

      18. The Consumer Credit Act 1974Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 19.In section 174(3)(a) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (exceptions...Previous MatchNext Match

      19. The Oil Taxation Act 1975Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 20.In paragraph 2A(4) of Schedule 3 to the Oil Taxation...Previous MatchNext Match

      20. The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 21.In Schedule 1 to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975—...Previous MatchNext Match

      21. The Coal Industry Act 1975Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 22.Paragraph 5(3) of Schedule 1 to the Coal Industry Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      22. The Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 23.In section 41(1)(a) of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976...Previous MatchNext Match

      23. The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 24.In section 33 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...Previous MatchNext Match

      24. The Land Drainage Act 1976Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 25.In section 112(2)(a) of the Land Drainage Act 1976 (protection...Previous MatchNext Match

      25. The Energy Act 1976Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 26.(1) In section 9(1) of the Energy Act 1976 (liquefaction...Previous MatchNext Match

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        1. 27.In section 10(3)(a) of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (exceptions...Previous MatchNext Match

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        1. 28.(1) In subsection (2)(a) of section 19 of the Competition...Previous MatchNext Match

      28. The Acquisition of Land Act 1981Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 29.In section 28 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981...Previous MatchNext Match

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        1. 30.In section 80(3) of the Building Act 1984 (notice to...Previous MatchNext Match

      30. 31.. . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

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        1. 32.In section 70(4)(a) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (supplies...Previous MatchNext Match

    10. SCHEDULE 8Previous MatchNext Match

      Transitional Provisions and SavingsPrevious MatchNext Match

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        3. 3.Any regulations made under section 25 of the 1972 Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.Any regulations made or having effect as if made under...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 5.Any meter which immediately before the appointed day is, or...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 6.(1) This paragraph applies to any regulations made or having...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 7.(1) A direction given by the Secretary of State under...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 8.(1) A notice given to the Secretary of State under...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 9.A direction given by the Secretary of State under section...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 10.Any maximum prices fixed by the Corporation under paragraph 12...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 11.Any office fixed or address published before the appointed day...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 12.(1) Where immediately before the appointed day there is in...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 13.Where— (a) any sum was deposited with the Corporation by...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 14.The repeal by this Act of section 43 of the...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 15.The repeal by this Act of section 46 of the...Previous MatchNext Match

        16. 16.The repeal by this Act of Schedule 4 to the...Previous MatchNext Match

        17. 17.The repeal by this Act of any provision by virtue...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Provisions and Savings Coming into Force on Transfer DatePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 18.An authorisation granted under section 7 of this Act to...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 19.A declaration made by the Corporation in accordance with regulations...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 20.A tariff fixed, or having effect as fixed, under section...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 21.A direction given, or having effect as if given, under...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 22.(1) A notice given, or having effect as if given,...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 23.A direction given, or having effect as if given, under...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 24.Any office fixed or address published by the Corporation for...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. 25.A direction given under section 63 of this Act to...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 26.A compulsory purchase order made by the Corporation which was...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 27.(1) Where immediately before the transfer date there is in...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. 28.(1) Any agreement made, transaction effected or other thing done...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. 29.It is hereby declared for the avoidance of doubt that—...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. 30.(1) Any certificate issued or other thing done in pursuance...Previous MatchNext Match

        14. 31.(1) It shall be the duty of the Corporation and...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. 32.(1) Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of section 8...Previous MatchNext Match

        16. 33.Where by virtue of anything done before the transfer date,...Previous MatchNext Match

        17. 34.Every provision contained in a local Act, or in subordinate...Previous MatchNext Match

        18. 35.(1) Nothing in this Act shall effect the validity of...Previous MatchNext Match

        19. 36.(1) For the purposes of section 33 of the General...Previous MatchNext Match

        20. 37.(1) Where an asset, or the right to receive an...Previous MatchNext Match

        21. 38.An order under section 19 of the Local Government Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        22. 39.An order under section 6 of the Local Government (Scotland)...Previous MatchNext Match

        23. 40.The repeal by this Act of section 10 of and...Previous MatchNext Match

        24. 41.(1) Where a distribution is proposed to be declared during...Previous MatchNext Match

    11. SCHEDULE 9Previous MatchNext Match

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      1. Part I Repeals Coming into Force on Appointed DayPrevious MatchNext Match

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      3. Part III Repeals Coming into Force on Dissolution of British Gas CorporationPrevious MatchNext Match

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