[F15(1)Before making a determination for the purposes of this Schedule [F2the Secretary of State] —U.K.
(a)must consult any relevant regulator, where appropriate, and
(b)may consult such other persons as [F3Secretary of State] thinks fit.
(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(a) “relevant regulator” means a person (other than a local authority) with regulatory functions which relate to the matter to which the determination relates.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4A substituted for Sch. 4 (4.5.2016 for specified purposes) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(c), Sch. 3
F2Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1) substituted (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 16(k)(i) (with Sch. 2)
F3Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1)(b) substituted (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 16(k)(ii) (with Sch. 2)