Commentary on Sections Powers to modify enactments etc Section 141: Consultation with and consent of Welsh Ministers
369.Section 141 makes certain changes to the Secretary of State’s powers under section 16 of the Local Government Act 1999 to modify enactments obstructing compliance with best value and under section 97 of the Local Government Act 2003 to modify enactments in connection with charging or trading. In particular, it precludes the Secretary of State amending, modifying or removing the application of any Assembly Measures, Assembly Acts or subordinate legislation made by Welsh Ministers or the Assembly without the consent of the Welsh Ministers or the Assembly (as appropriate), except where the provision is consequential on or incidental to other provisions.