The Security Industry Authority

I1I22 Directions etc. by the Secretary of State

1

In carrying out its functions the Authority shall comply with any general or specific directions given to it in writing by the Secretary of State.

2

Before giving directions under subsection (1), the Secretary of State

F1a

shall consult the Authority, F2and

b

where any of those directions relates wholly or mainly to the exercise of the Authority's activities in or as regards Scotland, shall obtain the consent of the Scottish Ministers.

3

The Authority shall provide

F3a

the Secretary of State with such information about its activities as he may request, F4and

b

the Scottish Ministers with such information about its activities in or as regards Scotland as they may request.