61.—(1) An appropriate authority may give directions to a regulator or exemption registration authority of a general or specific character with respect to the carrying out of its functions under these Regulations.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the power in paragraph (1), a direction may direct the regulator or exemption registration authority to exercise or not to exercise—
(a)specified powers;
(b)its powers in specified circumstances; or
(c)its powers in a specified manner.
(3) Except in an emergency, an appropriate authority may give a direction to the Agency under paragraph (1) only after consultation with the Agency.
(4) The regulator or exemption registration authority must comply with a direction given to it under these Regulations.