Part XIX Lloyd’s

Power to apply Act to Lloyd’s underwriting

I1318 Exercise of powers through Council.

1

The Authority may give a direction under this subsection to the Council or to the Society (acting through the Council) or to both.

2

A direction under subsection (1) is one given to the body concerned—

a

in relation to the exercise of its powers generally with a view to achieving, or in support of, a specified objective; or

b

in relation to the exercise of a specified power which it has, whether in a specified manner or with a view to achieving, or in support of, a specified objective.

3

Specified” means specified in the direction.

4

A direction under subsection (1) may be given—

a

instead of giving a direction under section 316(1); or

b

if the Authority considers it necessary or expedient to do so, at the same time as, or following, the giving of such a direction.

5

A direction may also be given under subsection (1) in respect of underwriting agents as if they were among the persons mentioned in section 316(1).

6

A direction under this section—

a

does not, at any time, prevent the exercise by the Authority of any of its powers;

b

must be in writing.

7

A direction under subsection (1) must be published in the way appearing to the Authority to be best calculated to bring it to the attention of the public.

8

The Authority may charge a reasonable fee for providing a person with a copy of the direction.

9

The Authority must, without delay, give the Treasury a copy of any direction which it gives under this section.