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23(1)For each financial year, Natural England must—E+W
(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.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 23 in force at 2.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1176, art. 4