C1C2Part 1F5THE CONSUMER ADVOCACY BODIES
Pt. 1 power to apply (with modifications) conferred (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(l), Sch. 18 para. 61(1)
Pt. 1 power to extend (N.I.) conferred (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(l), Sch. 18 para. 61(3)
The core functions
10The information function
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F1 The GCCNI may facilitate the dissemination to consumers of advice and information—
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about consumer matters, and
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about such other matters as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State by order.
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In exercising the power conferred by subsection (1) F3 the GCCNI may (among other things)—
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publish or otherwise make available information in any manner F4 the GCCNI thinks appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of those likely to be interested;
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support (financially or otherwise), facilitate or co-ordinate the activities of other persons.
Pt. 1 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading's Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)