(1) It is a function of the corporation to ¾

(a) dispose of the corporation's DBNGP system in whole or in part; and

(b) take steps to bring about that disposal and deal with incidental and related matters.

(2) The Minister may give directions in writing to the corporation with respect to the performance of the function described in subsection (1), and the directions take effect when given to the corporation.

(3) Without limiting subsection (2), a direction under that subsection may require the corporation ¾

(a) to allow the whole or part of the function described in subsection (1) to be performed on its behalf by; and

(b) to act in accordance with the instructions of,

a committee of persons appointed by the Minister and given responsibility for the conduct of the disposal and other matters referred to in subsection (1).

(4) The Minister must cause the text of any direction under subsection (2) to be laid before each House of Parliament within 14 days after the direction is given, and section 96 of the Gas Corporation Act 1994 applies as if subsection (1) (a) of it included a reference to this subsection.

(5) The annual report in respect of the corporation must include particulars of any direction under subsection (2) as if section 64 (1) (c) of the Gas Corporation Act 1994 included a reference to such a direction.