Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974

20(1)The amount of compensation which is awarded to a person under paragraph 17 above shall not exceed—

(a)the amount which, in his case, represents 104 weeks' pay, or

(b)£5,200 (that is to say, 104 X £50),

whichever is the less.

(2)The Secretary of State shall make provision by regulations for calculating the amount of a week's pay for the purposes of this paragraph.

(3)The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument provide that, subject to such transitional provisions (if any) as may be contained in the order, sub-paragraph (1) above shall have effect as if, for the references to £5,200 and £50, there were substituted references to such larger sums as may be specified in the order.

(4)No order shall be made under this paragraph unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.