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4Supplementary provision about regulations under sections 1 and 2
1
In this section “regulations” means regulations under section 1 or 2.
2
Regulations may—
a
confer a discretion on any person;
b
make different provision for different purposes;
c
make consequential, incidental, supplemental, transitional or saving provision;
d
amend, repeal or revoke any provision made by or under an Act (whenever passed or made).
3
Regulations are to be made by statutory instrument.
4
A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) regulations mentioned in subsection (5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
5
The regulations referred to in subsection (4) are—
a
the first regulations made under section 1;
b
the first regulations made under section 2(1);
c
any regulations under section 2(6);
d
any other regulations that amend or repeal provision made by an Act.
6
Any other statutory instrument containing regulations is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.