(b) the Secretary of State, and
(c) such other persons as the Authority considers appropriate.
(2) Subsection (1) may be satisfied by consultation undertaken before the passing of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
(3) If, after carrying out the consultation, the Authority decides to make the modification, it must publish a notice about the decision which—
(a) states that the Authority has decided to make the modification;
(b) sets out the modification and its effect;
(c) specifies the date from which the modification has effect;
(d) states how the Authority has taken account of any representations made during the consultation;
(e) states the reason for any differences between the modification consulted on and the proposed modification.
(4) The notice must be published in such manner as the Authority considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the making of the modification. ”
I567 Sch. 16 para. 3 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(2)(c)
4 U.K. In section 104 (subordinate legislation)—
(a) in subsection (1), for “or the Scottish Ministers” substitute “, the Scottish Ministers or the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority” ;
(b) in subsection (3), at the end insert “ , and
(c) regulations made by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority under section 91A . ”
I568 Sch. 16 para. 4 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(2)(c)
Part 2 E+W+S Amendments of other legislation
Gas Act 1986 E+W+S
5 (1) The Gas Act 1986 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 7B (licences: general)—
(a) omit subsection (2B);
(b) in subsection (2C), after “for” insert “a smart meter communication licence or” .
(3) In section 41HC (competitive tenders for licences for new licensable activities), in subsection (1), after “activities” insert “, other than a smart meter communication licence,” .
I569 Sch. 16 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 142(4)
Electricity Act 1989 E+W+S
6 (1) The Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows.