Commentary on provisions of Act Section 15: Designated vendor directions Section 105Z5: Variation and revocation of designated vendor directions
This section sets out when and how the Secretary of State may vary or revoke a direction.
	Subsection (1) states the Secretary of State must periodically review directions.
	Subsection (2) allows the Secretary of State to vary or revoke a direction or part of a direction.
	Subsection (3) provides that a direction may only be varied if it is necessary in the interests of national security and the varied requirements are proportionate.
	Subsection (4) requires the Secretary of State to consult the provider and designated vendor where reasonably practicable before varying a direction. This does not apply where such consultation would be contrary to the interests of national security (subsection (5)).