Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I: definition of "public gas supplier" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 208(3)(b), 225(2) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), Sch. 22 para. 1, Sch. 23 para. 6)
Pt. I: definition of "public gas supplier" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 178, 225(2), Sch. 22 para. 1(4)(e) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), Sch. 22 para. 1, Sch. 23 para. 6)
Pt. I applied (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 6(7); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
Pt. I applied (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 1; S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
(1)The Secretary of State and the Authority shall consult [F2the Health and Safety Executive] about all gas safety issues which may be relevant to the carrying out of any of their respective functions under this Part.
(2)The Secretary of State and the Authority shall, in carrying out their respective functions under this Part, take into account any advice given by [F2the Health and Safety Executive] about any gas safety issue (whether or not in response to consultation under subsection (1)).
(3)For the purposes of this section a gas safety issue is anything concerning the conveyance of gas through pipes, or the use of gas conveyed through pipes, which may affect the health and safety of—
(a)members of the public; or
(b)persons employed in connection with the conveyance of gas through pipes or the supply of gas conveyed through pipes.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 4A substituted (20.12.2000) by 2000 c. 27, s. 11; S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.(subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-15)
F2Words in s. 4A(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2008) by The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/960), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with art. 21, Sch. 2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 4A extended by 2000 c. 27, s. 5A(11) (as inserted (30.12.2003) by Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30), ss. 6, 9(8))
C3Ss. 4AA-4B applied (24.8.2004 for specified purposes, 5.10.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 190(1), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
C4Ss. 4AA-4B applied (26.11.2008) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 102(1), 110(2)
C5Ss. 4AA-4A excluded (26.1.2009) (with application in accordance with s. 90 of the amending Act) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 89(3), 100(3) (with s. 101(2))
C6Ss. 4AA-4B applied (8.4.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 30(1), 38(1)
C7Ss. 4AA-4B applied (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 98(13), 121(3)
C8Ss. 4AA-4B applied (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 78(1), 121(3)
C9Ss. 4AA-4B applied (21.3.2012) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 22(9), 121(1); S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(a)(v)
C10Ss. 4AA-4B applied (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 136(1), 156(2)
C11Ss. 4AA-4B applied (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 141(1), 156(2)
C12Ss. 4AA-4B applied (23.7.2018) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 6(12), 14(5)
C13Ss. 4AA-4B applied (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 31.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 178(3), 334(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(viii)
C14Ss. 4AA-4B applied (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 248(1)(2), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)
C15Ss. 4AA-4B applied (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 178(1), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(viii)