Paragraph 6 F1
(1)
Before determining a reference under this Schedule, the Secretary of State—
(a)
must consult any relevant regulator, where appropriate, and
(b)
may consult other persons.
(2)
In sub-paragraph (1)(a), “relevant regulator” means a person who has regulatory functions which relate to the matter to which the determination relates.
(3)
But a person is not a “relevant regulator” within the meaning of sub-paragraph (1)(a) if—
(a)
the person is a qualifying regulator, and
(b)
the partnership function pursuant to which the proposed enforcement action would be taken is a relevant function of the person.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 4A substituted (4.5.2016 for specified purposes, 1.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(1)(c), Sch. 3; S.I. 2017/473, reg. 3(b)