26.—(1) In section 4AA(1A) of the Gas Act 1986 (principal objective and general duties of the Secretary of State and the Authority: interests of consumers) M1—
(a)omit “and” immediately preceding paragraph (b); and
(b)after paragraph (b) insert—
“; and
(c)their interests in the fulfilment by the Authority, when carrying out its functions as designated regulatory authority for Great Britain, of the objectives set out in Article 40(a) to (h) of the Gas Directive.”.
Marginal Citations
M1Section 4AA was inserted by section 9 of the Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), and was subsequently amended by section 16(1) and (3) of the Energy Act 2010 (c. 27). Other amendments have been made that are not relevant for these purposes.