If the Minister proposes to make an order otherwise than on the application of water undertakers, he shall cause notices in writing to be served on the persons on whom, and to be published in the manner in which, notices are required under the preceding paragraph to be served and published.

A notice under this paragraph shall state the general effect of the proposed order and that representations may be made to the Minister with respect thereto within seven days from the date on which it is served or, in the case of a public notice, from the date of its first publication, and the Minister shall consider any representations which may be made within the period aforesaid.