8(1)Before doing any of things mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) below, the Secretary of State shall consult such associations of local authorities as appear to him to be concerned and any local authority with whom consultation appears to him to be desireable.E+W
(2)The things are:—
(a)making regulations under this Schedule;
(b)ascertaining an amount under paragraph 1(3) above;
(c)fixing an amount under paragraph 1(4) above;
(d)specifying an amount under paragraph 6(1)(a) above.