Paragraph 9

(1)

A section 91 order may include provision for securing that an old section 66D agreement continues to have effect in a case where the person who entered into the agreement as the holder of an old water supply licence is granted a new water supply licence.

(2)

Provision under sub-paragraph (1) may provide for the modification of the agreement and may in particular include—

(a)

provision for treating a reference in the agreement to the old water supply licence as a reference to the new water supply licence;

(b)

provision for treating a reference in the agreement to an authorisation given under the old licence as a reference to an authorisation or authorisations given under the new licence;

(c)

provision for the Water Services Regulation Authority to vary the agreement by order, on application by a party to the agreement.

(3)

Before making provision under this paragraph in relation to old section 66D agreements to which a water undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales is party, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.