The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on him by the following provisions of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 —
sections 87 to 91, 93, 96 and 97(1) and (2);
paragraphs 5 to 11 of Schedule 8; and
Schedules 9 and 10.
He has consulted with such organisations as appear to him to be representative of interests substantially affected by this Order as required by section 97(5) of that Act.
As required by section 96(1)(e) of that Act, he makes the Order with the approval of—
the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland;
the Scottish Ministers (as required by section 96(4) of the Act, a draft of the Order was laid before the Scottish Parliament and approved by resolution before the Scottish Ministers gave their approval); and
the Welsh Ministers.
In accordance with section 97(8)(a) of the Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.