(1)Where the Secretary of State proposes to make any regulations under section 2(1), he shall consult such persons in the United Kingdom as he considers will be affected by the proposed regulations.
(2)The following shall be subject to affirmative resolution—
(a)regulations under section 2(1) made before the expiry of the period of three months beginning with the date on which this Act comes into force ;
(b)any Order in Council under section 12.
(3)The following shall be subject to negative resolution—
(a)regulations under section 2(1) made after the expiry of the period mentioned in subsection (2) (a);
(b)any regulations under section 4.
(4)In subsection (2) " subject to affirmative resolution" means that the instrument in question shall not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament; and in subsection (3) " subject to negative resolution " means that the instrument in question shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.