[F18(1)It shall be the duty of the Council to comply with any notice given by the Secretary of State requiring it to perform duties of a financial nature specified in the notice.U.K.
(2)The Secretary of State shall consult the Assembly before giving any notice to the Council under sub-paragraph (1) above.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 35(2), 105(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(a)(i) (with Sch. para. 8)