Article 17 Survey of tidal works

If the Secretary of State at any time deems it expedient to do so, he may order a survey and examination of a tidal work or of the site upon which it is proposed to construct the work, and any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in any such survey and examination shall be recoverable from the City Council in respect of expenditure incurred relating to the Tall Ships Berths as a debt in any court of competent jurisdiction.