Regulation 7 Amendment to regulation 9 (duties relating to compliance with the Directives)

In regulation 9, after paragraph (4) insert—

“(4A)

In complying with their duties under paragraphs (1) and (3), the nature conservation body and a competent authority must have regard to any guidance issued under regulation 3A(4)—

(a)

by the Secretary of State, in relation to England; or

(b)

by the Welsh Ministers, in relation to Wales.”.