15.— (1) The Minister may, in relation to the performance by the Authority of its functions, give a direction in writing to the Authority requiring it to comply with such policies of the Government as are specified in the direction.

(2) The Minister may, in relation to the performance by the Authority of its functions under section 39, give a direction in writing to the Authority requiring it to comply with such matters specified in the direction relating to—

(a) the maintenance of the register,

(b) the collection and collation of information for the purpose of maintaining the register, or

(c) the entry into agreements with persons, other than charitable organisations, for the purpose of obtaining such information.

(3) The Minister may, by direction in writing, amend or revoke a direction under this section (including a direction under this subsection).

(4) The Authority shall comply with a direction under this section.