EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

Section 105 of the Utilities Act 2000 provides a general restriction on the disclosure of certain information, subject to a number of specified exceptions. This Order amends that provision to allow for disclosure for the purpose of facilitating the performance of any function of the Authority under the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 (c. 21). The Authority means the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority.

A full impact assessment has not been produced in relation to this Order as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.