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Regulation 18 Closure of all or part of an MRF

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(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may decide to close all or part of an MRF to new MRF applicants.

(2)

Before making a decision under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must consult—

(a)

the Scottish Ministers, if the proposed closure is of a fund established for Scotland;

(b)

the Welsh Ministers, if the proposed closure is of a fund established for Wales;

(c)

DAERA, if the proposed closure is of a fund established for Northern Ireland.

(3)

After making a decision under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must continue to carry out the functions conferred on the Secretary of State by these Regulations in relation to MRF contracts which are already in place.