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.