Part 8

Local services: inspection and audit
Chapter 2

Audit Commission and auditors: functions and procedure

Studies and reports etc

National studies
153
1
Part 3 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 (c. 18) (studies, performance standards and other functions) is amended as follows.
2
In section 33(6) (studies for improving economy etc in services)—
a
before paragraph (a) insert—
za
consult the Secretary of State;
;
b
in paragraph (c), omit “the Secretary of State,”;
c
in paragraph (ca), after “consult” insert “the Welsh Ministers and”;
d
after paragraph (e) insert
; and
f
in the case of any other study relating to a body in respect of which the Welsh Ministers may exercise functions, consult the Welsh Ministers.
3
In section 34(6) (reports on impact of statutory provisions etc)—
a
for paragraph (b) substitute—
b
the Secretary of State;
;
b
in paragraph (da), after “consult” insert “the Welsh Ministers and”.