(1)Before making any modifications under section 1, the Authority must take the following steps.
(2)The Authority must give notice—
(a)stating that it proposes to make the modifications,
(b)setting out the proposed modifications and their effect, and
(c)specifying the period within which representations with respect to the proposed modifications may be made.
(3)That period must be a period of not less than 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice is published.
(4)The notice must be published in such manner as the Authority considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the proposed modifications, and a copy of the notice must be sent to—
(a)each holder of a supply licence,
(b)the Secretary of State,
(c)Citizens Advice, and
(d)Citizens Advice Scotland.
(5)The Authority must consider any representations which are made before the end of the period specified in the notice.
(6)Steps taken before this Act is passed are as effective for the purposes of this section as steps taken after it is passed.