(1) A strategic development plan may be modified by a board with the agreement of the Minister.

(2) The Minister may, by written notice, direct a board to modify a strategic development plan and the board must comply with any such direction.

(3) Before giving a direction to a board under subsection (2) the Minister must consult with the board and take its views into account.

(4) The Minister must within 14 days after a direction is given cause a copy of it to be laid before each House of Parliament or dealt with in accordance with section 133.