[F156ADirections may set objectivesS
(1)In particular, directions under section 56 may in respect of a period specified under section 29B(2) set objectives as to—
(a)the standard of the services to be provided in the exercise of Scottish Water's core functions, and
(b)the time by which—
(i)a particular standard of any of those services is to be attained,
(ii)any particular work required for or in connection with the provision of those services is (in part or whole) to be commenced or completed.
(2)Different objectives may be set for different cases or categories of case.
(3)In formulating objectives of a type referred to in subsection (1) for inclusion in directions under section 56, the Scottish Ministers must have regard to Scottish Water's duty under section 51(1).
(4)Before giving directions under section 56 which set objectives of a type referred to in subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult [F2every water services provider and sewerage services provider and] [F3Consumer Scotland] on the objectives.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 56A, 56B inserted (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), ss. 22, 37(2) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, sch. 2
F2Words in s. 56A(4) inserted (15.8.2011) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 130(6), 134(7)(8); S.S.I. 2011/278, art. 2(b)
F3Words in s. 56A(4) substituted (10.11.2022) by The Consumer Scotland (Transfer of Functions) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/296), reg. 1(1), sch. para. 1(8) (with reg. 3)