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.