PART 1Strategic highways companies

Exercise of functions

I16Directions and guidance

1

The Secretary of State may from time to time give a strategic highways company directions or guidance as to the manner in which it is to exercise its functions.

2

Directions under subsection (1) may provide, in particular, that a function is only to be exercised—

a

after consultation with the Secretary of State, or

b

with the consent of the Secretary of State.

3

In exercising its functions, a strategic highways company must—

a

comply with a direction, and

b

have regard to guidance,

given to it under subsection (1).

4

Directions and guidance under subsection (1) must be published by the Secretary of State in such manner as he or she considers appropriate.