Part 3Energy Regulation
Chapter 1Electricity trading and transmission
139Grant of transmission licences
1
If the Secretary of State considers it necessary or expedient to do so for the purpose of implementing the new trading and transmission arrangements, he may by direction—
a
require GEMA to grant a transmission licence to such person, and on such terms and subject to such conditions, as the direction may provide;
b
require GEMA to refuse an application for a transmission licence.
2
The Secretary of State shall consult GEMA before issuing a direction under subsection (1).
3
Subsection (2) may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as by consultation after, the commencement of this section.
4
The powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised after the end of the period of eighteen months beginning with the day on which that subsection comes into force.
5
The power under subsection (1)(a) may only be exercised on one occasion and then only to require the grant of a single licence.
6
The power under subsection (1)(b) may not be exercised once the power under subsection (1)(a) has been exercised.