It proposed that the long-term approach be given statutory backing within the proposed new Electricity Bill which should contain specific reference to the following: statutory backing for a new role for the commission which authorises it to licence self-regulatory bodies within the sector in line with criteria submitted by the DSO; provision for access by authorised officers to premises to inspect electrical installations in respect of public safety requirements; and provision for penalties for breaches or misuse of the completion certificate system. This approach builds on the strengths and well-established roles of the main players.