Water Act 2014

Prospective

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49E+WIn section 117S (section 117R: supplementary) (inserted by Schedule 4), at the end there is inserted—

(7)The power to—

(a)make an order under subsection (1) or (2) or section 117R(1), or

(b)give a direction under subsection (3),

is exercisable by the Welsh Ministers (and not by the Secretary of State) in relation to any supply system of a sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales.

(8)Accordingly, subsections (1) to (5) and section 117R apply in relation to an order made or a direction given by the Welsh Ministers by virtue of subsection (7) as they apply in relation to an order made or direction given by the Secretary of State.

(9)A statutory instrument containing an order made by the Welsh Ministers by virtue of subsection (7) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Assembly.