29Functions of Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission
(1)In section 33 of the [1983 c. 47.] National Heritage Act 1983 (general functions of Commission) after subsection (2) there is inserted—
“(2A)In relation to England, the Commission may—
(a)prosecute any offence under Part I of the [1979 c. 46.] Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 or under the [1990 c. 9.] Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, or
(b)institute in their own name proceedings for an injunction to restrain any contravention of any provision of that Part or of that Act of 1990.”
(2)In section 89 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (application of general provisions of principal Act, including power under section 330 to require information) after subsection (2) there is inserted—
“(3)In the application of section 330 by virtue of this section, references to a local authority include the Commission.”