Part 1Natural England and the Commission for Rural Communities

Chapter 3Supplementary

Transfer schemes etc.

I127Continuing powers to make transfer schemes

1

The powers conferred by this section are exercisable in connection with the efficient management for public purposes of any property, rights or liabilities.

2

The Secretary of State may at any time make one or more schemes for the transfer of designated property, rights or liabilities of a Minister of the Crown to—

a

Natural England,

b

the Commission, or

c

a person acting on behalf of Natural England and the Commission.

3

The Secretary of State may at any time make one or more schemes for the transfer of designated property, rights or liabilities of—

a

Natural England, or

b

the Commission,

to a Minister of the Crown.

4

On the transfer date, the designated property, rights or liabilities are transferred and vest in accordance with the scheme.