This Order grants exemption from the requirement to hold an electricity transmission licence.

Section 4(1)(b) of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) prohibits the transmission of electricity for supply without a licence. The Secretary of State, exercising the powers under section 5(1) of the Electricity Act 1989, grants a time limited exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence to Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited in respect of the Moray East Offshore Wind Farm.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it is a temporary measure. No, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.