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Norman Baker 234 Clause 17, page 11, line 28, at end insert 'and( ) promoting and advocating the interests of consumers,'.
Norman Baker 232 Clause 17, page 11, line 31, at end insert—'( ) In carrying out its functions the Council has a general duty to publish information when it is in the public interest to do so. Before publishing such information the Council must consider whether the public interest is outweighed, by any consideration of confidentiality attaching to it. Should there be a dispute, the Council has the power to appeal to the Information Commissioner or similar appropriate body.'.
Norman Baker 230 Clause 17, page 11, line 38, after 'disclosed', insert 'where it facilitates the exercise of any of the Council's functions'.
Norman Baker 231 Clause 17, page 11, leave out lines 42 to 44 and insert—'(c) it is not information the disclosure of which would, in the opinion of the Council, create a significant risk of substantial public harm'.
Mr Nick Gibb 138 Clause 17, page 11, line 43, leave out 'seriously and'.
Mr Nick Gibb 139 Clause 17, page 12, line 3, after 'body', insert 'giving its reasons for considering such disclosure'.
Mr Nick Gibb 140 Clause 17, page 12, line 4, leave out 'have regard to any' and insert 'where asked to do so by that person or body seek and have regard to the'.
Mr Nick Gibb 141 Clause 17, page 12, line 8, after 'to' insert ', and for the purpose of facilitating the functions of,'.
Mr Nick Gibb 142 Clause 17, page 12, line 9, leave out 'or any other public authority' and insert 'the Director General of Fair Trading'.
Mrs Helen Liddell 195 Clause 17, page 12, line 14, leave out 'the supply of electricity' and insert 'electricity conveyed by distribution systems'.
Mr Nick Gibb 171 Clause 18, page 12, line 41, after 'complaints', insert 'of a consumer nature'.
Mr Nick Gibb 172 Clause 18, page 13, line 13, after 'complaints', insert 'of a consumer nature'.
Mr Nick Gibb 143 Clause 19, page 13, line 37, leave out 'seriously and'.
Mr Nick Gibb 144 Clause 19, page 13, line 41, after 'body', insert 'giving its reasons for considering such disclosure'.
Mr Nick Gibb 145 Clause 19, page 13, line 42, leave out 'have regard to any' and insert 'where asked to do so by that person or body, seek and have regard to the'.
Mrs Helen Liddell 196 Clause 19, page 14, line 2, leave out 'the supply of electricity' and insert 'electricity conveyed by distribution systems'.
Mr Nick Gibb 149 Clause 92, page 98, line 45, leave out 'seriously and'.
Mr Nick Gibb 150 Clause 92, page 99, line 4, after 'body', insert 'giving its reasons for considering such disclosure'.
Mr Nick Gibb 151 Clause 92, page 99, line 5, leave out 'have regard to any' and insert 'where asked to do so by that person or body, seek and have regard to the'.
Mr Nick Gibb 152 Clause 92, page 99, line 10, after 'to', insert ', and for the purpose of facilitating the functions of,'.
Mr Nick Gibb 153 Clause 92, page 99, line 11, leave out 'or any other public authority' and insert 'the Director General of Fair Trading'.
Mr Nick Gibb 154 Clause 92, page 99, line 15, at end insert—'(6A) A person or body aggrieved by a decision by the Council to disclose any information about that person or body in pursuance of subsection (3)(c) may appeal against that decision under section 46B and that section shall be construed as if the Council and decisions under section 46D(3)(c) were specifically mentioned in subsection (1) of that section.'.
Mr Nick Gibb 155 Clause 92, page 100, line 10, after 'body', insert 'giving its reasons for considering such disclosure'.
Mr Nick Gibb 156 Clause 92, page 100, line 11, leave out 'have regard to any' and insert 'where asked to do so by that person or body, seek and have regard to the'.
Mr Nick Gibb 157 Clause 92, page 100, line 16, at end insert—'(5A) A person or body aggieved by a decision by the Council to disclose any information about that person or body in pursuance of subsection (3)(c) may appeal against that decision under section 46B and that section shall be construed as if the Council and decisions under section 46F(3)(c) were specifically mentioned in subsection (1) of that section'.
Mr Nick Gibb 136 Schedule 2, page 153, line 29, leave out 'such' and insert 'no fewer than 3 and no more than 8'.
Mr Nick Gibb 59 Schedule 2, page 153, line 30, after 'appointed', insert 'after consultation with the Trade and Industry Committee of the House of Commons.'.
Mr Nick Gibb 60 Schedule 2, page 153, line 31, after 'chairman', insert 'after consultation with the Trade and Industry Committee of the House of Commons.'.
Norman Baker 16 Schedule 2, page 153, line 36, after 'to', insert 'whether any person it is proposed to appoint has any financial interest which is likely to prejudice the exercise of his duties and also to.'.
Mr Nick Gibb 61 Schedule 2, page 154, line 8, at end insert—'( ) The approval of the Treasury shall be required for the making of a determination under this paragraph.'.
Mr Christopher Chope 210 Schedule 2, page 154, line 8, at end insert—'(3A) The Council shall publish information relating to the remuneration and allowances paid under sub-paragraph (3) above.'.
Norman Baker 17 Schedule 2, page 154, line 18, at end insert—'(2A) Any member who has any financial or other interest in any way might prejudice the exercise of his duties, these should be declared in the Annual Report.'.
Mr Nick Gibb 62 Schedule 2, page 154, line 18, at end insert—'(3) The approval of the Treasury shall be required for the making of a determination under this paragraph.'.
Mr Nick Gibb 63 Schedule 2, page 154, line 23, after 'State', insert 'and the Treasury.'.
Mr Christopher Chope 211 Schedule 2, page 155, line 7, at end insert 'as soon as practical after receiving the report.'.
Mr Nick Gibb 137 Schedule 2, page 155, line 45, leave out 'such' and insert 'no fewer than 3 and no more than 6'.
Mrs Helen Liddell 12 Schedule 2, page 156, line 20, after 'member' insert 'or employee'.
Mr Nick Gibb 173 Clause 95, page 103, line 42, after 'complaints', insert 'of a consumer nature'.
Mr Nick Gibb 175 Clause 20, page 14, line 18, at end insert—'(2A) The Council shall take appropriate steps to ensure that any investigation under this section is conducted in an objective and impartial manner.'.
Mr Nick Gibb 176 Clause 20, page 15, line 36, at end insert—'(2A) The Council shall take appropriate steps to ensure that any investigation under this section is conducted in an objective and impartial manner.'.
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