8(1)An order under section 2(4) of this Act may give effect, with or without modifications, to all or any of the recommendations contained in a report submitted by the Commission under—
(a)section 7 of the [1998 c. 3.] Greater London Authority (Referendum) Act 1998 (report of recommendations about electoral areas etc);
(b)section 9 of that Act (further report of recommendations about electoral areas etc);
(c)paragraph 1(4) above;
(d)paragraph 2(1) above; or
(e)paragraph 4(1)(b) above.
(2)No order giving effect to recommendations made in a report under paragraph 2(1) above or a further report under paragraph 4(1)(b) above shall be made before the end of the period of six weeks beginning with the submission of the report.
(3)Before making an order falling within sub-paragraph (2) above, the Secretary of State may by a direction require the Commission to supply him with such additional information as may be described in the direction.
(4)In sub-paragraph (1) above, “modifications” includes additions, alterations and omissions.