[27E Provision of advice and information to public authorities]
Water Industry Act 1991 (1991 c 56) | Legislation

[27E  Provision of advice and information to public authorities]

[(1)     The Council shall have the function of—

(a)     making proposals, or providing advice and information, about consumer matters (including matters affecting consumers in different areas); and

(b)     representing the views of consumers on such matters (including the views of consumers in different areas),

to public authorities, companies holding an appointment under Chapter 1 of this Part, [water supply licensees, sewerage licensees] and other persons whose activities may affect the interests of consumers.

(2)     Subject to subsection (7) below, information which relates to the affairs of any particular individual or body of persons (corporate or unincorporate)

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