Part 1Natural England and the Commission for Rural Communities
Chapter 1Natural England
Advisory functions
3Review and research
1
Natural England must keep under review all matters relating to its general purpose.
2
When reviewing any matter, Natural England must consult such bodies as appear to it to have an interest in the matter.
3
Natural England may—
a
undertake research into any matter relating to its general purpose, or
b
commission or support (by financial means or otherwise) research into any such matter.
4
In discharging its functions in monitoring nature conservation, carrying out research or analysing the resultant information, Natural England must have regard to common standards established under section 34(2)(c).