(1)The Secretary of State may by direction to the Authority set objectives for policing the railways during a financial year.
(2)The Secretary of State shall publish a direction under this section.
(3)Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a)the Authority, and
(b)the Chief Constable.
(4)Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall consider any representations made to him by the Scottish Ministers on the matter of objectives for policing the railways in Scotland.