Paragraph 9

(1)

Functions and other powers of the Service, and functions of any officer of the Service, must be performed in accordance with any directions given by the F1Secretary of State.

(2)

In particular, the directions may make provision for the purpose of ensuring that the services provided are of appropriate quality and meet appropriate standards.

(3)

The Service must provide the Secretary of State with any information relating to the performance of its functions which he may from time to time require.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 2 substituted (12.1.2004) by The Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3191), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(4)

Notes on Schedule 2

Modifications

C1: Sch. 2: transfer of functions (12.1.2004) by The Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3191), arts. 1(2), 3, 4