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(1)Before issuing guidance under this Part, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)such representatives of local government, and
(b)such other persons (if any),
as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(2)The reference in subsection (1) to representatives of local government includes representatives of any persons who are, or are capable of being, partner authorities for the area covered by a multi-area agreement.