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Local Government Act 1974

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11(1)Where—

(a)a representative body have made observations on the estimate submitted to them in accordance with paragraph 10(1) above ;

(b)the Commission concerned have notified the representative body of their final decision, in accordance with paragraph 10(3) above ; and

(c)the representative body consider that the estimate is excessive ;

the representative body may refer the question to the Secretary of State.

(2)Where any question has been referred to the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1) above he may, if he considers that the expenditure of the Commission for the next financial year is, on the basis of the estimate, likely to be excessive, give such a direction to the Commission in relation to any matter affecting that expenditure as he considers necessary to ensure that it is not excessive.

(3)It shall be the duty of each of the Commissions to comply with any direction given to them by the Secretary of State under this paragraph.

(4)Any direction given by the Secretary of State under this paragraph may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction given by him.

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