# The Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, Regulation 5: Power for the Regulator to delegate functions

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The Regulator may, with the agreement of another person, delegate to that person (“the delegate”) any function conferred on the Regulator by these Regulations other than a function conferred by regulation 49 (inspections).
(2) A delegation other than by the Secretary of State may only be made with the Secretary of State’s permission.
(3) A delegation must—
(a) be in writing; and
(b) specify—
(i) the functions which are delegated to the delegate; and
(ii) any duties and objectives which apply to the delegate when carrying out the delegated functions.
(4) A person carrying out a delegated function must comply with any duties specified in the delegation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/269/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/heat-networks-market-framework-great-britain-regulations-2025/regulation-5
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