Part XI

Validity

Special provisions as to decisions relating to statutory undertakers
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In relation to any action which—
a
apart from the provisions of Part X, would fall to be taken by the Secretary of State and, if so taken, would be action falling within section 237(3), but
b
by virtue of that Part, is required to be taken by the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister,
the provisions of sections 237 and 239 shall have effect (subject to section 241) as if any reference in those provisions to the Secretary of State were a reference to the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister.