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13(1)The Secretary of State may, from time to time, issue guidance in writing to DBS in relation to the exercise of any of its functions.E+W+N.I.
(2)DBS must have regard to any such guidance before exercising any function to which it relates.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 13 in force at 15.10.2012 by S.I. 2012/2521, art. 2(d)