40 Electricity supply: overall performance.E+W+S
(1)The Director may, F1. . . from time to time—
(a)determine such standards of overall performance in connection with the provision of electricity supply services as, in his opinion, ought to be achieved by such suppliers; and
(b)arrange for the publication, in such form and in such manner as he considers appropriate, of the standards so determined.
[F2(1A)The Director may only make a determination under subsection (1)(a) above after—
(a)consultation with public electricity suppliers and with persons or bodies appearing to him to be representative of persons likely to be affected; and
(b)arranging for such research as the Director considers appropriate with a view to discovering the views of a representative sample of persons likely to be affected and considering the results.]
(2)Different standards may be determined under this section for different public electricity suppliers.
[F3(3)It shall be the duty of every public electricity supplier to conduct his business in such a way as can reasonably be expected to lead to his achieving the standards set under this section.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 40(1) repealed (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), ss. 20(2), 56(7), Sch.2; Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt.I.
F2S. 40(1A) inserted (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), s. 20(2); Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt.I
F3S. 40(3) added (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), s. 24; Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt. I