58.This paragraph allows the Secretary of State to require the Agency to submit to him a report on any of its activities. The Secretary of State may determine whether these reports are to be published (sub-paragraph (3)). Where a report is published, it may be published with any material excised (sub-paragraph (4)) where the material relates to national security interests, or could prejudice the prevention or detection of crime, or could jeopardise the safety of any person.
The Act Commentary on Sections Part 1: Police Reform Paragraph 29: Reports to Secretary of State