Part 5Regional strategy

Supplementary

84Guidance and directions

1

The Secretary of State may give to any person exercising functions under this Part—

a

guidance, or

b

directions

in relation to the exercise of those functions.

2

Guidance under subsection (1)(a) may in particular include guidance as to—

a

the exercise of functions under this Part in relation to the requirement in section 70(2) that a regional strategy must contain policies in relation to sustainable economic growth;

b

the matters to be included in a scheme under section 71.

3

Directions under this section may be of a general or particular nature.

4

The powers conferred by this section are without prejudice to any powers of the Secretary of State to give guidance or directions under this Part or under any other enactment.