Part 2The regulator and its functions

Staffing etc

I116Guidance about the provision of assistance

1

The regulator may issue guidance to—

a

relevant authorities about their functions under section 13;

b

FSO authorised persons about their functions under section 14.

2

The regulator may revise or withdraw any issued guidance.

3

A relevant authority must have regard to any guidance under this section when exercising its functions under section 13.

4

An FSO authorised person must have regard to any guidance under this section when exercising their functions under section 14.

5

Guidance under this section may be issued, revised or withdrawn only with the consent of the Secretary of State.

6

In this section—

  • FSO authorised person” has the meaning given by section 14;

  • relevant authority” has the meaning given by section 13.