ID:
policies-11
Name:
The Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992
Issuing organisation:
UK Parliament
Geographical Scope:
England and Wales
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
chemistry
Type of water:
Water management focus:
Parameter change rate assumption:
Description:
The Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 increased Ofwat’s powers to determine disputes and increased the limited opportunities for competition in the industry.
Status:
Effect Date:
Resource:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/43/contents
Recommendations:
Introduced consumer rights and performance standards for utility companies, including the water sector, to improve service and transparency.
