Part I

New regulatory arrangements

Gas and Electricity Consumer Council.
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1
There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council (in this Act referred to as “the Council”) for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the Council under this Act.
2
The Council shall not be regarded as a servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.
3
The Gas Consumers’ Council established under section 2 of the Gas Act 1986 (in this Act referred to as “the 1986 Act”) and the consumers’ committees established under section 2 of the Electricity Act 1989 (in this Act referred to as “the 1989 Act”) are abolished.
4
Schedule 2 has effect with respect to the Council.
S. 2 wholly in force at 7.11.2000; s. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(2); s. 2(1)(2)(4) in force at 1.11.2000 by S.I. 2000/2917, art. 2; s. 2(3) in force at 7.11.2000 by S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch.(subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12)
1986 c. 44.
1989 c. 29.