Part 1General order-making powers

Powers of Welsh Ministers: supplementary

17Consent of UK Ministers

1

The Secretary of State's consent is required for an order under section 13 or 14 which transfers a function to, or confers a function on—

a

the Environment Agency,

b

the Forestry Commissioners, or

c

any other cross-border operator.

2

The Secretary of State's consent is required for an order under section 13 or 14 made by virtue of section 15 which in any other way modifies the non-devolved functions of a person referred to in subsection (1).

3

A Minister's consent is required for an order under section 13 or 14 which transfers a function to, or modifies the functions of, the Minister.