SCHEDULES

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

Part 4Relieving undertakers of obligations

Duty to give opportunity to appear

32(1)The appropriate Minister must, before making a final decision, give the objector an opportunity to appear before, and be heard by, a person appointed for the purpose by the appropriate Minister.

(2)The appropriate Minister must give an opportunity of appearing and being heard on the same occasion to—

(a)the statutory undertakers as a result of whose representations the order is proposed to be made, and

(b)any other persons whom the appropriate Minister considers ought to be given the opportunity,

if the objector takes advantage of the opportunity mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply so far as the appropriate Minister has the power to proceed under paragraph 33 or 34.