(1) The Minister may give directions in writing to a port authority with respect to the performance of its functions, either generally or in relation to a particular matter, and, subject to section 73, the port authority is to give effect to any such direction.

(2) The Minister must cause the text of any direction under subsection (1) to be laid before each House of Parliament or dealt with under section 133 ¾

(a) within 14 days after the direction is given; or

(b) if the direction is the subject of a notice under section 17 of the Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996, within 14 days after it is confirmed under that section.