[F1118ADirections: consultationE+W
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(1)The Secretary of State may direct the Chief Executive to carry out consultation in connection with matters related to the performance of any of the functions of the office.
(2)A direction under this section may (in particular) specify—
(a)the persons, or descriptions of persons, to be consulted;
(b)the way in which the consultation is to be carried out.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 118A inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 72, 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2