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8 Variation and termination of pilot schemes.E+W+S

(1)The Secretary of State may by directions require a pilot scheme to be varied by the authority concerned in accordance with the directions.

(2)Directions under subsection (1) may be given—

(a)in response to a request made by the authority or by any other participant in the scheme; or

(b)on the Secretary of State’s own initiative.

(3)The Secretary of State may give directions authorising authorities to vary pilot schemes (otherwise than in response to directions given under subsection (1)) in such circumstances, and subject to such conditions, as may be specified in the directions.

(4)If the Secretary of State is satisfied that a pilot scheme is (for any reason) unsatisfactory, he may give directions to the authority concerned requiring them to bring the scheme to an end in accordance with the terms of the directions.

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I1S. 8 wholly in force at 1.10.1998; s. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 41; s. 8 in force for certain purposes at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(a), Sch. 1; s. 8 in force at 1.10.1998 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 1998/1998, art. 2(2)(a), Sch. 1

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