SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Natural England
Reports, accounts etc.
23I1
1
For each financial year, Natural England must—
a
prepare an annual report on how it has discharged its functions during the year, and
b
send a copy of the report to the Secretary of State within such period as the Secretary of State directs.
2
In this paragraph and paragraph 24, “financial year” means—
a
the period beginning with the day on which Natural England is established and ending with the next 31st March, and
b
each subsequent period of 12 months ending with 31st March.
24I2
1
Natural England must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts.
2
For each financial year, Natural England must—
a
prepare a statement of accounts in respect of that financial year, and
b
send copies of the statement to the Secretary of State and the Comptroller and Auditor General within such period as the Secretary of State directs.
3
The statement must be in such form as the Secretary of State may direct.
4
The Comptroller and Auditor General must—
a
examine, certify and report on the statement, and
b
send a copy of the certified statement and of his report to the Secretary of State as soon as possible.
25I3
The Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a document consisting of—
a
a copy of the report sent under paragraph 23(1), and
b
a copy of the statement and report sent under paragraph 24(4).
26I4
1
Natural England must provide the Secretary of State with such information as he may require relating to Natural England's property or to the discharge or proposed discharge of its functions.
2
Natural England must also—
a
permit any person authorised by the Secretary of State to inspect and make copies of any accounts or other documents of Natural England, and
b
provide such explanation of them as that person or the Secretary of State may require.