Part 1The National Consumer Council

Abolition of consumer bodies

I131Designation of the Consumer Council for Water for abolition

1

The Secretary of State may by order designate the Consumer Council for Water for abolition.

2

An order under this section must specify the earliest date on which a transfer order or an abolition order under section 32 may take effect in respect of the Consumer Council for Water.

3

Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the Consumer Council for Water,

b

the Council, and

c

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

4

An order under this section may only be made with the consent of the Welsh Ministers.