HC Deb 22 July 2002 vol 389 c786W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under what statutory powers Ofgem operates. [72561]

Mr. Wilson

Ofgem derives its powers from the Gas Act 1986; Electricity Act 1989; Gas Act 1995; Utilities Act 2000; Fair Trading Act 1973; Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976; and the Competition Act 1998.

It also has powers under the Stop Now Orders (EC Directives) Regulations 2001 and the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.