10. (1) The Minister may give general directions in writing to the Office for any purpose in relation to the functions of the Office under this Act or for any other purpose in relation to the provisions of this Act, or any other enactment.

(2) The Minister may direct the Office to supply the Minister with information, reports or statistics, in the manner and within the period, both as the Minister may determine, in relation to the performance by the Office of its functions under this Act.

(3) The Minister may, in relation to the performance by the Office of its functions under this Act, give a direction in writing to the Office requiring it to comply with such policies of the Government as are specified in the direction.

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

(5) The Office shall comply with a direction under this section.