(1)The Secretary of State shall give directions as to the date by which reports under section 2 are to be sent to him by energy conservation authorities.
The directions may set different dates for different authorities, different descriptions of authority and different areas [F1; and may set different dates for reports on houses in multiple occupation or house-boats or reports on other residential accomodation.]
( 2 )Where the Secretary of State has received a report under section 2 from an energy conservation authority, and it appears to him that the report has been duly prepared in accordance with this Act, he shall—
(a)notify the authority of a timetable in accordance with which the authority shall prepare, publish and send to the Secretary of State reports on the progress made in implementing the measures set out in the report, and
(b)take such steps as he considers desirable in order to assist with and to encourage other persons to assist with the measures set out in any such report.
(3)The Secretary of State may vary any timetable set by him under subsection (2).
(4)The Secretary of State shall from time to time prepare a report on—
(a)the progress made by energy conservation authorities in implementing the measures set out in reports prepared under section 2, and
(b)any steps he has taken pursuant to subsection (2)(b) above,
and shall lay any such report before Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 3(1) inserted (E.W.) (13.1.1997) by S.I. 1997/47, art. 2.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Power to amend s. 3 conferred by 1996 c. 38, s. 2(3) (in force (S.) (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2796, art. 2; and (N.I) (5.12.1996) by S.R. 1996/559, art. 2; and (E.W.) (14.1.1997 for specified provisions, otherwise 1.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/47, art. 2).
C2S. 3(2) excluded (E.W.) (1.2.2005) by Local Authorities' Plans and Strategies (Disapplication) (England) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/157), arts. 1, 4(2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 3 wholly in force at 1.4.1997: s. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 9(2); s. 3 in force (E.) (15.1.1996 for subsection (1) otherwise 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3340, arts. 2, 3; and (N.I.) (1.1.1996 for subsection (1) otherwise 1.4.1996) by S.R. 1995/455, art. 2; and (S.) (1.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2797, art. 2 and (W.) (10.1.1997 for subsection (1) otherwise 1.4.1997) by S.I. 1996/3181, art 2.