Commentary on provisions of Act The Advanced Research and Invention Agency Section 5: National security directions
This section provides the Secretary of State with a power to direct ARIA where it is necessary or expedient in the interests of national security. This could take the form of directions generally or directions in a particular case. For example, the Secretary of State might direct ARIA to stop certain activities or a particular partnership in the interests of national security. A direction may be variable or revoked. ARIA must comply with a direction given under this section.