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.