Where F1a strategic priority has been determined under section 37A, the Secretary of State may direct police authorities to establish levels of performance (performance targets to be aimed at in seeking F2to give effect to that priority.

A direction under this section may be given to all police authorities F3to which F4section 37A applies or to one or more particular authorities.

A direction given under this section may impose conditions with which the performance targets must conform, and different conditions may be imposed for different authorities.

The Secretary of State shall arrange for any direction given under this section to be published in such manner as appears to him to be appropriate.

A police authority that is given a direction under this section shall comply with it.