Statutory Instruments
1995 No. 1629
CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995
Made
23rd June 1995
Laid before Parliament
27th June 1995
Coming into force
(except regulation 1(3))
18th July 1995
regulation 1(3)
1st January 1996
Whereas the Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 11(5) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987(1), consulted such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations, such other persons as he considers appropriate and the Health and Safety Commission:
And whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated(2) for the purposes of section (2) of the European Communities Act 1972(3) in relation to measures relating to safety as regards appliances burning gaseous fuels:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of powers conferred on him by section 11 of the said Act of 1987, and by section 2 of the said Act of 1972 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Regulations:—