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This Order is made by the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred by section 47(1) to (3) of the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007^f1.

In accordance with section 47(4) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority^f2 and other persons appearing to the Secretary of State to be representative of persons who have an interest in the Order.

In accordance with section 47(7) of that Act the Secretary of State is satisfied that there will be at least one qualifying redress scheme in place on the date this Order comes into force which regulated providers will be eligible to join and membership of which will satisfy the requirement imposed by this Order.