# The Electricity and Gas (Energy Companies Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2014, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under sections 33BC(12) and 33BD(4) of the Gas Act 1986 and sections 41A(12) and 41B(4) of the Electricity Act 1989, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33BC and 33BD of the Gas Act 1986 and section 41A and 41B of the Electricity Act 1989.
The Secretary of State has consulted the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, the National Consumer Council, electricity distributors, electricity suppliers, gas transporters, gas suppliers and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
A draft of this instrument has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament pursuant to section 33BC(12) and 33BD(4) of the Gas Act 1986 and section 41A(12) and 41B(4) of the Electricity Act 1989.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111109229/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-electricity-and-gas-energy-companies-obligation-amendment-order-2014/introduction
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