8E+W+SThe [F1national authority] shall not give any direction under paragraph 2 above or, subject to paragraph 9 below, make any order under paragraph 7 above unless [F2the national authority] is satisfied, having regard to any matters appearing to [F3the national authority] to be relevant, that the duty under section 122(1) of this Act of F4. . . the authorised authority concerned is not being satisfactorily discharged by the [F5authorised ] F4. . . authority, and that the giving of the direction or the making of the order is necessary to secure compliance with that duty.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 9 para. 8 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 14(9)(a)
F2Words in Sch. 9 para. 8 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 14(9)(b)
F3Words in Sch. 9 para. 8 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 14(9)(c)
F4Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102(2)(3), Sch. 17
F5Word in Sch. 9 para. 8 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), s. 72(7), Sch. 2 para. 14(9)(d)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 9 para. 8: Transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3