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9(1)Functions and other powers of the Service, and functions of any officer of the Service, must be performed in accordance with any directions given by the [F1Secretary of State].E+W
(2)In particular, the directions may make provision for the purpose of ensuring that the services provided are of appropriate quality and meet appropriate standards.
(3)The Service must provide the [F1Secretary of State] with any information relating to the performance of its functions which he may from time to time require.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 substituted (12.1.2004) by The Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3191), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(4)