(1)In preparing a draft revision of the regional strategy for their region, the responsible regional authorities must have regard to—
(a)national policies and advice contained in guidance which has been given by the Secretary of State;
(b)the regional strategy for each adjoining region (other than London);
(c)if any part of their region adjoins London—
(i)the spatial development strategy; and
(ii)the London Development Agency strategy under section 7A of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 (c. 45);
(d)if any part of their region adjoins Scotland, the National Planning Framework for Scotland;
(e)if any part of their region adjoins Wales, the Wales Spatial Plan;
(f)the resources likely to be available for implementation of the regional strategy;
(g)the desirability of making different provision in relation to different parts of the region;
(h)any report pursuant to an examination in public under section 76;
(i)any representations made to them in respect of the draft which were not considered at an examination in public under that section;
(j)such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe.
(2)In preparing a draft revision of a regional strategy for their region the responsible regional authorities must—
(a)carry out an appraisal of the sustainability of the proposals in the draft, and
(b)prepare a report of the findings of the appraisal.