(1)In section 41C of the Gas Act 1986 (power to alter activities requiring licence), after subsection (4) insert—
“(4A)For the purposes of subsection (4), activities connected with the supply of gas include the following activities, whether or not carried on by a person supplying gas—
(a)giving advice, information or assistance in relation to contracts for the supply of gas to persons who are or may become customers under such contracts, and
(b)the provision of any other services to such persons in connection with such contracts.”
(2)In section 56A of EA 1989 (power to alter activities requiring licence), after subsection (4) insert—
“(4A)For the purposes of subsection (4), activities connected with the supply of electricity include the following activities, whether or not carried on by a person supplying electricity—
(a)giving advice, information or assistance in relation to contracts for the supply of electricity to persons who are or may become customers under such contracts, and
(b)providing any other services to such persons in connection with such contracts.”