Paragraph 8: Formalities for permissions granted by the Secretary of State
376.This paragraph states that any permissions granted by the Secretary of State in accordance with Schedule 2 may only be granted:
if signed by him personally; or
if signed by a member of the Senior Civil Service (or Diplomatic Service equivalent) and expressly authorised by the Secretary of State. The express authorisation must be in relation to that particular warrant (i.e. there can be no standing authorisation).