Section 10 The information function

(1)

F1 The GCCNI may facilitate the dissemination to consumers of advice and information—

I1(a)

about F2 the GCCNI and its functions,

I2(b)

about consumer matters, and

(c)

about such other matters as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State by order.

(2)

In exercising the power conferred by subsection (1) F3 the GCCNI may (among other things)—

(a)

publish or otherwise make available information in any manner F4 the GCCNI thinks appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of those likely to be interested;

(b)

support (financially or otherwise), facilitate or co-ordinate the activities of other persons.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading's Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12(14)(a)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
F2: Words in s. 10(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading's Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12(14)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
F3: Words in s. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading's Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12(14)(b)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)
F4: Words in s. 10(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading's Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12(14)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

Commencement

I1: S. 10(1)(a)(2) in force at 21.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3546 , art. 3 , Sch.
I2: S. 10(1)(b)(c) in force at 1.10.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2550 , art. 2 , Sch.

Notes on Part 1

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 1 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading's Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

Modifications

C1: Pt. 1: power to apply (with modifications) conferred (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(l), Sch. 18 para. 61(1)
C2: Pt. 1: power to extend (N.I.) conferred (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(l), Sch. 18 para. 61(3)
C3: Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (1.4.2025 for specified purposes, 27.1.2026 in so far as not already in force) by The Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/269), regs. 1(3)(d)(4), 54