Public Bodies Bill [HL]

87: After Clause 14, insert the following new Clause— ““Consent of UK Ministers (1) The Secretary of State’s consent is required for an order under section 12 or (Powers relating to other bodies) which transfers a function to, or confers a function on— (a) the Environment Agency, (b) the Forestry Commissioners, or (c) any other cross-border operator. (2) The Secretary of State’s consent is required for an order under section 12 or (Powers relating to other bodies) made by virtue of section 13 which in any other way modifies the functions, other than Welsh devolved functions, of a person referred to in subsection (1). (3) A Minister’s consent is required for an order under section 12 or (Powers relating to other bodies) which transfers a function to, or modifies the functions of, the Minister.”” Amendment 87A, as an amendment to Amendment 87, not moved. Amendment 87 agreed. Amendments 88 and 89B Moved by