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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 13 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 20 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Fuels: Prices

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to implement legislation on the statutory fuel price transparency scheme.

Answer

The Government has committed to consult on the design of the statutory open data scheme for road fuel prices this autumn.

Part 3 of the Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill will extend the government’s ability to establish and mandate participation in smart data schemes via regulations.

The King’s Speech on 7 November confirmed that the Bill will carryover and resume passage this Parliamentary session. Following conclusion of the consultation process and Royal Assent of the Bill, the government will lay regulations using the smart data powers to set up the statutory open data scheme for road fuel prices.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL259
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Fuels Prices
Link
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