Cap. 477 Art. 12Relations with the Minister.

In the exercise of his functions under this Act, the National

Archivist shall:

(a) give effect, as soon as practicable, to any direction, not inconsistent with any provision of this Act which the Minister may give to him, in relation to the policy to be followed by him in the discharge to his function, and in relation to any matter which appears to the Minister to affect the nation’s archival heritage;

(b) afford to the Minister facilities for obtaining any information with regard to the property and activities of the National Archives, and for this purpose the National Archivist shall furnish the Minister with returns, accounts and other information with respect to the functions of the National Archives, and afford facilities for the verification of any information furnished, in such manner and at such times as the Minister may require.