Power F1... to set up regional officesE+W
[F29(1)The Office may set up regional offices in places in England and Wales.
(2)But the power under sub-paragraph (1) is exercisable only by the Director General acting on behalf of the Office (subject to the power in paragraph 6A(1)).
(3)The power under sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised—
(a)only with the consent of the Secretary of State, and
(b)only if it appears to the Director General necessary to do so for the purpose of ensuring that the functions of the Director General, or those of the Office, are carried out efficiently and effectively.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 9 heading omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 8.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 9 para. 55(7); S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)
F2Sch. 2 para. 9 substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 8.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 9 para. 13; S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)