Before making a renewables obligation closure order, the Secretary of State must consult—
the Authority,
the Council,
such generators of electricity from renewable sources as the Secretary of State considers appropriate, and
such other persons, if any, as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
The requirement to consult may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as consultation after, the passing of the Energy Act 2013.
A renewables obligation closure order is not to be made unless a draft of the instrument containing it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.