(1)In section 1 of the Coastguard Act 1925 (transfer of the coastguard to the Board of Trade), after subsection (4) insert—
“(5)The Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers about the strategic priorities of the Secretary of State in exercising functions under subsection (1) in relation to activities of Her Majesty’s Coastguard in Wales.
(6)In subsection (5) “Wales” has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006.”
(2)In section 292 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (general functions of the Secretary of State), after subsection (4) insert—
“(5)The Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers about the strategic priorities of the Secretary of State in exercising functions under subsection (1) in relation to the safety standards of ships in Wales and protecting the health and safety of persons on them.
(6)In subsection (5) “Wales” has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006.”