C1C2Part 1F2THE 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)
Abolition: supplementary provision
I1 36 Directions
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The Secretary of State may direct a body to which section 35 applies to supply to the Secretary of State such information specified or described in the direction as the Secretary of State may require in relation to—
a
the body's property, rights or liabilities, or
b
the exercise by the body of its functions.
2
A direction under subsection (1)—
a
must specify the period within which the information is to be provided, and
b
may require the information to be supplied in a specified form.
3
A body given a direction under subsection (1) must comply with it within the specified period.
4
The Secretary of State may direct a body to which section 35 applies not to take any action of a specified kind, or in specified circumstances.
5
Before giving, varying or revoking a direction under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—
a
the body to which the direction is to be or has been given, and
b
F1Citizens Advice .
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In this section “ specified ” means specified in the direction given by the Secretary of State.
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)