16.—(1) This article applies where—
(a)before the appointed day a direction has been given under the Electricity Act to a public electricity supplier; and
(b)that direction is still in effect on the appointed day.
(2) On and after the appointed day the direction shall have effect as a direction given to the supply successor where it relates to supply activities, a direction given to the distribution successor where it relates to distribution activities or a direction given to both the supply successor and the distribution successor where it relates to both supply and distribution activities.