(1)The Secretary of State may by order determine objectives for the National Crime Squad.
(2)Before making an order under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a)the NCS Service Authority,
(b)the Director General of the National Crime Squad,
(c)persons whom the Secretary of State considers to represent the interests of police authorities for areas in England and Wales,
(d)persons whom he considers to represent the interests of chief officers of police of police forces in England and Wales,
(e)the NCIS Service Authority, and
(f)the Director General of NCIS.
(3)A statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall be laid before Parliament after being made.