# The Marine Recovery Funds Regulations 2025, Regulation 17: Consultation in relation to proposed cancellation of delegation of functions


Before the Secretary of State decides under regulation 4(3)(c) to cancel the delegation of a function to a Scottish, Welsh or Northern Ireland public authority relating to the operation or management of an MRF, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a) the Scottish Ministers, if the proposed cancellation relates to a function delegated to a Scottish public authority;
(b) the Welsh Ministers, if the proposed cancellation relates to a function delegated to a Welsh public authority;
(c) DAERA, if the proposed cancellation relates to a function delegated to a Northern Ireland public authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1230/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-recovery-funds-regulations-2025/regulation-17
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