275 Extension or modification of functions of statutory undertakers

Extension or modification of statutory undertakers' functions

275  Extension or modification of functions of statutory undertakers

(1)     The powers conferred by this section shall be exercisable where, on a representation made by statutory undertakers, it appears to the Secretary of State and the appropriate Minister to be expedient that the powers and duties of those undertakers should be extended or modified, in order—

(a)     to secure the provision of services which would not otherwise be provided, or satisfactorily provided, for any purpose in connection with which a local authority or Minister may be authorised under Part IX of this Act or under Chapter V of Part I of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 [or Chapter 5 of Part 3 of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023] to acquire land or in connection with which any such person may compulsorily acquire land under any other enactment; or

(b)     to facilitate an adjustment of the carrying on of the undertaking necessitated by any

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