(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order grants an exemption from the requirements of section 4(1) of the Electricity Act 1989 (which prohibits the generation of electricity without a licence or exemption) to Barrow Offshore Wind Limited in respect of the plant known as Barrow Offshore Wind Farm. The Order does not extend to Scotland.

A regulatory impact assessment in respect of exemptions from the requirements of section 4(1)(a) of the Electricity Act 1989 was prepared in October 2001 and can be obtained from Energy Markets Unit, Bay 220, Department of Trade and Industry, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET. Copies have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.