SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Joint Nature Conservation Committee

Annual reports

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1

As soon as possible after the end of each financial year, the joint committee must—

a

prepare an annual report on how it has discharged their functions during the year, and

b

send a copy of the report to the appropriate authorities and the UK conservation bodies.

2

The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the report before each House of Parliament.

3

The Scottish Ministers must lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.