(1)After the expiration of the period mentioned in paragraph ( c) of sub-section (1) of section two the Ministry may, after considering such observations sent to it as aforesaid and after holding such inquiry, if any, as the Ministry thinks proper, by order confirm the scheme in whole or in part and either without modifications or with such modifications (which may include additions, omissions and variations) as the Ministry thinks proper or may, without prejudice to the making of a new scheme, decline to confirm the scheme.
(2)The Ministry may by order prescribe the date on and from which a scheme made under this Act shall be put into operation.
(3)Notice of the making of an order under this section shall be published in the Belfast Gazette and any such one or more newspapers as the Ministry may consider appropriate.
(4)An order under this section shall be subject to negative resolution.