SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Powers in relation to, and for, statutory undertakers

Part 3Extension or modification of functions of undertakers

17Ministerial order following representations by the HCA

1

The Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister may by order provide for an extension or modification of the functions of particular statutory undertakers if conditions 1 and 2 are met.

2

Condition 1 is that the HCA has made representations on the subject to the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister.

3

Condition 2 is that the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister consider it appropriate to extend or modify the functions of the statutory undertakers to secure—

a

the provision of new services in relation to relevant land, or

b

the extension of existing services in relation to such land.