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Norman Baker
Mr Andrew Stunell
119
Clause 89, page 94, line 35, leave out 'telecommunications' and insert 'communications networks'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
202
Clause 89, page 94, line 46, leave out from 'finance' to end of line 2 on page 95 and insert 'any activities which are the subject of—
(a) obligations imposed by or under Part II or III of this Act; or
(b) obligations imposed by or under any other Act which relate to the running of a telecommunication system or the provision of a telecommunication service.'
Norman Baker
Mr Andrew Stunell
118
Clause 89, page 95, line 2, at end insert—
'( ) the need to ensure affordable access to essential supplies of telecommunication services upon reasonable request on fair and open terms and conditions.'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
205
Clause 89, page 95, line 10, at end insert—
'() The Secretary of State and the Authority may, in carrying out any function under Part II or III, have regard to any interests of consumers in relation to—
(a) gas conveyed through pipes (within the meaning of the Gas Act 1986);
(b) electricity conveyed by distribution systems (within the meaning of the Electricity Act 1989); or
(c) water services or sewerage services (within the meaning of the Water Industry Act 1991),
which are affected by the carrying out of that function.'
Mr Nick Gibb
Mrs Eleanor Laing
Mr Ian Bruce [R]
58
Clause 89, page 95, line 13, at end insert 'other than a purchaser or user who receives that service or apparatus in the course of a business carried on by him'.
Norman Baker
Mr Andrew Stunell
120
Clause 89, page 95, line 21, at end insert—
'( ) to promote the growth of E-Commerce enabling the United Kingdom to compete effectively in the global economy;'.
Mr Nick Gibb
Mrs Eleanor Laing
214
Clause 89, page 95, line 43, at end insert—
| 'Obligation of Authority to promote deregulation. | 3BA. In performing its functions under this Act the Authority shall—
(a) ensure that the regulatory burden imposed by licences granted under this Act is the minimum necessary to attain the Authority's objectives; and
(b) keep the conditions in such licences under review and;
(c) modify or revoke any condition which imposes a regulatory burden which exceeds that referred to in paragraph (a).'.
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Norman Baker
Mr Andrew Stunell
227
Clause 9, page 6, line 6, leave out 'from time to time' and insert 'at least every five years and on a long term basis'.
Mr Nick Gibb
Mrs Eleanor Laing
134
Clause 9, page 6, line 9, at end insert—
'(1A) In preparing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State shall ensure that such guidance does not impose significant financial implications for consumers.'.
Mr Nick Gibb
Mrs Eleanor Laing
206
Clause 9, page 6, line 41, at end insert—
| 'Enhancement of competition and deregulation | 4AC.—(1) In order to enhance competition and promote deregulation in the gas market the Secretary of State shall on or before the 30th September in each year prepare and lay before each House of Parliament a report which sets out—
(a) the status of competition in the gas market;
(b) any significant changes that have occurred in that market which have occurred during the previous 12 months;
(c) a review of any legislation which may impede or discourage competition in, or deregulation of, that market; and
(d) his recommendations on repealing, amending or enacting any legislation in order to enhance or reflect competition within that market or to promote its orderly deregulation.
(2) In this section "gas market" means the market in the United Kingdom for the conveyance of gas through pipes or the supply of gas.'.
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Norman Baker
Mr Andrew Stunell
228
Clause 13, page 9, line 14, after 'section', insert 'will be based on long term vision and'.
Mr Nick Gibb
Mrs Eleanor Laing
207
Clause 13, page 9, line 32, at end insert—
| 'Enhancement of competition and deregulation | 3BA.—(1) In order to enhance competition and promote deregulation in the electricity market the Secretary of State shall on or before the 30th September in each year prepare and lay before each House of Parliament a report which sets out—
(a) the status of competition in the electricity market;
(b) any significant changes that have occurred in that market which have occurred during the previous 12 months;
(c) a review of any legislation which may impede or discourage competition in, or deregulation of, that market; and
(d) his recommendations on repealing, amending or enacting any legislation in order to enhance or reflect competition within that market or to promote its orderly deregulation.
(2) In this section "electricity market" means the market in the United Kingdom for the generation, transmission, distribution or supply of electricity.'.
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Norman Baker
Mr Andrew Stunell
229
Clause 90, page 96, line 3, after 'social', insert ', educational'.
Mr Nick Gibb
Mrs Eleanor Laing
135
Clause 90, page 96, line 4, at end insert—
'(1A) In preparing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State shall ensure that such guidance does not impose significant financial implications for consumers.
Mr Nick Gibb
Mrs Eleanor Laing
208
Clause 90, page 96, line 37, at end insert—
| 'Enhancement of competition and deregulation | 3CA.—(1) In order to enhance competition and promote deregulation in the telecommunications market the Secretary of State shall on or before the 30th September in each year prepare and lay before each House of Parliament a report which sets out—
(a) the status of competition in the telecommunications market;
(b) any significant changes that have occurred in that market which have occurred during the previous 12 months;
(c) a review of any legislation which may impede or discourage competition in, or deregulation of, that market; and
(d) his recommendations on repealing, amending or enacting any legislation in order to enhance or reflect competition within that market or to promote its orderly deregulation.
(2) In this section "telecommunications market" means the market in the United Kingdom for the supply of telecommunications services or telecommunications apparatus.'.
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Mrs Helen Liddell
182
Clause 10, page 7, line 2, leave out 'Executive' and insert 'Commission'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
183
Clause 10, page 7, line 8, leave out 'Executive' and insert 'Commission'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
184
Clause 10, page 7, line 17, at end insert 'conveyed through pipes'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
191
Clause 14, page 9, line 36, leave out 'Executive' and insert 'Commission'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
192
Clause 14, page 9, line 45, leave out 'Executive' and insert 'Commission'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
185
Clause 11, page 7, line 19, at beginning insert—
'( ) Section 4AA does not apply in relation to the issuing by the Secretary of State of guidance under section 4AB.'
Mrs Helen Liddell
193
Clause 15, page 10, line 14, at beginning insert—
'( ) Section 3A does not apply in relation to the issuing by the Secretary of State of guidance under section 3B.'
Mrs Helen Liddell
198
Clause 91, page 96, line 40, at beginning insert—
'( ) Sections 3A and 3B do not apply in relation to the issuing by the Secretary of State of guidance under section 3C.'
Mrs Helen Liddell
199
Clause 91, page 97, line 2, leave out '50' and insert '50(1) or (2)'.
Mr Christopher Chope
209
Clause 16, page 10, line 44, leave out from beginning to end of line 2 on page 45 and insert 'may establish a separate Committee of the Council for Scotland and Wales.'.
Mrs Helen Liddell
194
Clause 16, page 11, line 20, leave out 'the supply of electricity' and insert 'electricity conveyed by distribution systems'.
Norman Baker
Mr Andrew Stunell
233
Clause 17, page 11, line 24, leave out 'or' and insert 'and'.
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