SCHEDULE 7REGULATIONS AND ORDERS MADE BY WELSH MINISTERS

Regulations under PCPA 2004

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Section 122 of PCPA 2004 (regulations and orders) is amended as follows.

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In subsection (1)(b), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

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In subsection (5)(g), for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute “ Welsh Ministers ”.

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After subsection (6) insert—

6A

Subsection (6) does not apply in relation to a statutory instrument containing subordinate legislation made by the Welsh Ministers.

6B

The Welsh Ministers must not make a statutory instrument containing subordinate legislation which includes provision amending or repealing an enactment contained in primary legislation unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

6C

A statutory instrument containing subordinate legislation made by the Welsh Ministers to which subsection (6B) does not apply is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

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After subsection (10) insert—

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In subsection (6B), “primary legislation” means—

a

an Act of Parliament;

b

an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales.