SCHEDULE 4
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In section 15 (default powers of the Secretary of State)—
(a)
in subsection (1)—
(i)
in paragraph (a) the words “, after holding a local inquiry or other hearing,” shall cease to have effect; and
(ii)
for the words “carry out the survey” substitute “
carry out a survey in accordance with the provisions of section 4 of this Act
”
; and
(b)
after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
Where under subsection (1) of this section the Secretary of State has power to do anything which should have been done by a planning authority acting jointly with another planning authority or authorities, he may, if he thinks fit, authorise one of those authorities to do that thing on behalf of both or all of them.”.