The Gas Act 1986 (Exemption) Order 1997
Section 6A of the Gas Act 1986, as substituted by section 4 of the Gas Act 1995, provides for the granting by order of exemptions from the prohibition contained in section 5 of the 1986 Act from carrying on the conveyance of gas without a licence. This Order grants such an exemption to Premier Transco Limited in respect of the conveyance of gas to Stranraer in specified circumstances (article 3). The exemption is subject to conditions relating to the provision of information to the Secretary of State and the Director General of Gas Supply (articles 4 and 5) and to the keeping of separate accounts in respect of the exempted activity (article 6).