SCHEDULE 2ACTS OF PARLIAMENT

PART 1 Public General Acts

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1

Section 37A is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (8)—

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 (9) substitute—

9

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.

9A

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.