SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Natural England

Reports, accounts etc.

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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.