Subsection (1) states that the Secretary of State may give directions (a) to the database operator and (b) to local housing authorities about how to carry out their functions.
	Subsection (2) sets out that directions given by the Secretary of State may provide that a function can only be exercised (a) after consulting with the Secretary of State or (b) with the consent of the Secretary of State.
	Subsection (3) explains that subsection (1)(a) does not apply if the Secretary of State is the database operator.
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