Part IX Environmental functions

F2Climate change, energy etc

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S. 361A and cross-heading inserted (E.W.) (21.1.2008) by Greater London Authority Act 2007 (c. 24), ss. 42, 59(7); S.I. 2008/113, art. 2(i)

361EF1Directions by the Secretary of State to revise the strategy

1

Where the Secretary of State considers that—

a

the adaptation to climate change strategy for London (or any part of it) is inconsistent with any policies announced by Her Majesty's government with respect to climate change or the consequences of climate change, and

b

the inconsistency would have a detrimental effect on achieving any or all of the objectives of those policies,

he may direct the Mayor to make such revisions of the strategy in order to remove the inconsistency as may be specified in the direction.

2

The Secretary of State must consult the Mayor before giving him a direction under subsection (1) above.

3

Where the Secretary of State gives the Mayor a direction under subsection (1) above, the Mayor must revise the strategy in accordance with the direction.

4

In this section—

  • climate change” has the same meaning as in section 361A above;

  • consequences”, in relation to climate change, has the same meaning as in section 361A above.