(1) A regulator may give a direction under this subsection to the Council or to the Society (acting through the Council) or to both.
(2) A direction under subsection (1) is one given to the body concerned -
(a) in relation to the exercise of its powers generally with a view to achieving, or in support of, a specified objective; or
(b) in relation to the exercise of a specified power which it has, whether in a specified manner or with a view to achieving, or in support of, a specified objective.
(3) "Specified" means specified in the direction.
(3A) A direction under subsection (1) -
(a) may be given by the FCA only if it considers that giving the direction is necessary or expedient for the purpose of advancing one or more of its operational objectives, and
(b) may be given by the PRA only if it considers that giving the direction is necessary or expedient for the purpose of advancing its general objective or (if section 2C applies) the insurance objective.
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