PART 1

Strategic highways companies

Exercise of functions

Directions and guidance
6
1
The Secretary of State may from time to time give a strategic highways company directions or guidance as to the manner in which it is to exercise its functions.
2
Directions under subsection (1) may provide, in particular, that a function is only to be exercised—
a
after consultation with the Secretary of State, or
b
with the consent of the Secretary of State.
3
In exercising its functions, a strategic highways company must—
a
comply with a direction, and
b
have regard to guidance,
given to it under subsection (1).
4
Directions and guidance under subsection (1) must be published by the Secretary of State in such manner as he or she considers appropriate.
S. 6 in force at 5.3.2015 by S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)