Section 53 Performance targetsI1

The Secretary of State may by direction to the Authority require it to set a target in relation to the achievement of an objective set under section 51.

A direction may specify a condition which a target must satisfy.

The Secretary of State shall publish a direction under this section.

Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall consider any representations made to him by the Scottish Ministers on the matter of targets for policing the railways in Scotland.