(1)The Secretary of State may give to any person exercising functions under this Part—
(a)guidance, or
(b)directions
in relation to the exercise of those functions.
(2)Guidance under subsection (1)(a) may in particular include guidance as to—
(a)the exercise of functions under this Part in relation to the requirement in section 70(2) that a regional strategy must contain policies in relation to sustainable economic growth;
(b)the matters to be included in a scheme under section 71.
(3)Directions under this section may be of a general or particular nature.
(4)The powers conferred by this section are without prejudice to any powers of the Secretary of State to give guidance or directions under this Part or under any other enactment.