[F130AGuidance and directionsU.K.
(1)The Secretary of State may give guidance to any one or more qualifying regulators, supporting regulators, complementary regulators or co-ordinators about the operation of this Part.
(2)The guidance may include, in particular, guidance to qualifying regulators about—
(a)arrangements under section 24A(3) for the giving of advice or guidance by primary authorities;
(b)enforcement action referred to the Secretary of State under paragraph 1(1), 2(1), 3(1) or 4(1) of Schedule 4A;
(c)the notification of inspection plans under section 26A(8);
(d)the charging of fees under section 27A.
(3)The guidance may include, in particular, guidance to supporting regulators about—
(a)the circumstances in which a function is relevant to the exercise of a partnership function for the purposes of section 28A;
(b)the charging of fees under section 28A(6).
(4)A qualifying regulator, supporting regulator, complementary regulator or co-ordinator must have regard to any guidance given to it under this section.
(5)Before giving guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(6)The Secretary of State may not give guidance under subsection (2)(d) or (3) without consulting the Welsh Ministers.
(7)The Secretary of State may at any time vary or revoke guidance given under this section.
(8)The Secretary of State must publish guidance given under this section and any variation or revocation of the guidance.
(9)A qualifying regulator must comply with a direction given to it under this Part.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 2 substituted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes, 1.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 20(1), 44(1)(c); S.I. 2017/473, reg. 3(b)