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This Order grants exemptions from the requirements of section 4(1)(a) of the Electricity Act 1989 (which prohibits the generation of electricity without a licence or exemption) to Powergen CHP Limited and Powergen Cogeneration Limited, in respect of the plant known as Stoke CHP and Castleford CHP. The Order does not extend to Scotland.

A regulatory impact assessment in respect of exemptions from the requirements of section 4(1)(a) of the Electricity Act 1989 was prepared in September 2001 and can be obtained from Energy Policy Directorate, Room 2109, Department of Trade and Industry, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET. Copies have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.