Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007

26Directions: supplementaryE+W

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(1)In this section “direction” means a direction under section 24.

(2)A consent for the purposes of a direction may be given—

(a)in respect of a particular disposal or contract, or in respect of disposals or contracts of any description;

(b)unconditionally or subject to conditions.

(3)The following enactments have effect subject to any direction—

(a)section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) (power to dispose of land);

(b)any other enactment relating to the disposal of land by local authorities.

(4)The consent required by a direction is in addition to any consent required by the enactments mentioned in subsection (3)(a) and (b).

(5)Where the consideration or any of the consideration under a contract is not in money, the limits specified in a direction by virtue of section 24(1)(a) to (c) apply to the value of the consideration.

(6)Where—

(a)a question arises in relation to a direction as to the value of any consideration, and

(b)the relevant authority concerned and the person or persons specified under section 24(1) fail to reach agreement,

the value is to be determined by the Secretary of State.

(7)A direction may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction.

Commencement Information

I1S. 26 in force at 1.11.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/3136, art. 2(a)