234Powers of Secretary of State in absence of SSSNB agreement
(1)Subsection (2) applies if—
(a)the SSSNB notifies the Secretary of State under section 229(5)(b) that it has been unable to reach agreement on a matter referred to it, or
(b)the SSSNB fails to comply with section 229(5) in relation to a matter by any date specified under section 229(3)(b).
(2)The Secretary of State may—
(a)if a date has been specified under section 229(3)(b) in relation to the matter, specify a later date under that paragraph, or
(b)if it appears to the Secretary of State that there is an urgent need to do so, by order make provision in relation to the matter.
(3)Subsection (4) applies if the SSSNB fails to comply with section 232(4) in relation to an agreement by any date specified under section 232(2)(b).
(4)The Secretary of State may—
(a)if a date has been specified under section 232(2)(b) in relation to the SSSNB’s reconsideration of the agreement, specify a later date under that paragraph, or
(b)if it appears to the Secretary of State that there is an urgent need to do so, by order make provision in relation to a matter to which the agreement relates.
(5)Before making an order under subsection (2)(b) or (4)(b), the Secretary of State must consult the SSSNB.