(1)The Authority may give directions for any purpose for which directions may be given under this Part.
(2)Any power under this Part to give directions includes power to vary or revoke directions given in previous exercise of the power.
(3)Any power under this Part to give directions is exercisable by instrument in writing.
(4)Directions under this Part to a particular person shall be given by serving notice of the directions on the person.
(5)Directions under this Part in respect of any licence (including one which has ceased to have effect) may be given—
(a)by serving notice of the directions on the person who is (or was immediately before the cessation) the designated individual or holder of the licence, or
(b)if it appears to the Authority that it is not practicable to give notice in that way, by publishing the directions in such way as, in its opinion, is likely to bring them to the attention of the persons to whom they are applicable.
(6)Directions under this Part which appear to the Authority to be general directions may be given by publishing them as mentioned in subsection (5)(b).
(7)This section does not apply to directions under Schedule 2.