230.—(1) Section 39B is amended as follows.E+W
(2) In subsection (7)—
(a)in paragraph (a), after “Agency” insert “ , if the plan (or revised plan) would affect water resources in England; ”;
(b)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)the NRBW, if the plan (or revised plan) would affect water resources in Wales;”.
(3) For subsection (11) substitute—
“(11) Before giving a direction under subsection (6)(b), the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a)the Environment Agency, if the revised plan would affect water resources in England, and
(b)the NRBW, if the revised plan would affect water resources in Wales.
(11A) Before giving a direction under subsection (6)(b), the Welsh Ministers shall consult—
(a)the NRBW, if the revised plan would affect water resources in Wales, and
(b)the Environment Agency, if the revised plan would affect water resources in England.”