(1)For the purpose of securing its participation in development of the kind mentioned in section 1(1), the Scottish Ministers may give a designated body directions as to the exercise of its functions.
(2)Directions under subsection (1) may be—
(a)of a general or specific character,
(b)for collective or individual application.
(3)Before giving directions under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers are to consult each body to which they would apply.
(4)A body must comply with directions under subsection (1) applying to it.
(5)Directions under subsection (1) may vary or revoke earlier such directions.
(6)This section is without prejudice to any other enactment providing for the Scottish Ministers to give directions to a designated body.