SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 32 Enterprise Zones

Part II Modification of Scheme, Etc.

Modification of orders by Secretary of State

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1

Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, the Secretary of State may (if he thinks it expedient to do so) by order modify any order made under paragraph 5 above.

2

Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1) above, an order under this paragraph—

a

may extend the period for which the zone is to remain an enterprise zone; and

F1b

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3

The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) above does not include—

a

power to alter the boundaries of an enterprise zone;

b

power to designate a different enterprise zone authority for the zone; or

c

power to reduce the period for which the zone is to remain an enterprise zone.

4

The power to make an order under this paragraph shall be exercisable—

a

by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament, and

b

only with Treasury’s consent.

5

The power to amend orders conferred by section 14 of the M1Interpretation Act 1978 does not include power to amend an order made under this paragraph.

6

The power to revoke orders conferred by that section does not include power to revoke any order made under this paragraph which extends the period for which a zone is to remain an enterprise zone before the expiry of the extended period.