Introductory text

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Made 11th March 1992

Laid before Parliament 12th March 1992

Coming into force

(except regulation 1(3)) 6th April 1992

regulation 1(3) 1st January 1996

Whereas the Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 11(5) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987^f1, consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations, such other persons as he considers appropriate and the Health and Safety Commission:

And whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated^f2 for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communites Act 1972^f3 in relation to measures relating to safety as regards appliances burning gaseous fuels:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of powers conferred on him by section 11 of the said Act of 1987, read with article 6 of the Consumer Protection Act (Commencement No. 1) Order 1987^f4, and by section 2 of the said Act of 1972 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Regulations: