Commentary Strategic supplies Section 41: Compulsory works orders
399.This section provides that the amendments made to section 167 of the Water Industry Act 1991 by the Planning Act 2008 cease to have effect, so that the Welsh Ministers retain their powers to make compulsory works orders. Subsection (2) provides that the Secretary of State will no longer be able to make compulsory works orders in relation to England. Subsection (3) confirms that this amendment does not affect Welsh Ministers’ functions under section 167, which are retained.