Modifications etc. (not altering text)
(1)[F1The Secretary of State] and a regulator to which this section applies must enter into a memorandum of understanding with each other as to how they will work together in the exercise of their respective functions.
(2)This section applies to the following regulators—
(a)the Environment Agency;
(b)the Food Standards Agency;
(c)the Gambling Commission;
(d)the Health and Safety Executive;
(e)the [F2Competition and Markets Authority] .
[F3(3)The Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers about—
(a)revising an existing memorandum of understanding, or
(b)entering into a new one,
which relates to a [F4devolved Welsh] matter.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 12(1) substituted (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(a) (with Sch. 2)
F2Words in s. 12(2)(e) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 179 (with art. 3)
F3S. 12(3) inserted (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(b) (with Sch. 2)
F4Words in s. 12(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), ss. 21(2)(d), 44(5); S.I. 2016/695, art. 3(c)