2 Discretionary awards.
(1) The Secretary of State may, as respects any awards to which this section applies, make regulations authorising the adoption of rules of eligibility which confine the awards to persons having such connection with the United Kingdom or any part of it as may be specified in the regulations.
(2) The regulations may provide for exceptions and make different provision for different cases or purposes.
(3) This section applies to—
(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 2(3)(a) and words in s. 2(3)(b) repealed (1.1.1999) by 1998 c. 30, s. 44(2), Sch.4 (with s. 42(8)); S.I. 1998/3237, art.2(1) (with arts. 3, 4)
(b) such . . . awards (however described) as may be specified by the regulations, being awards in connection with courses of education or training or the undertaking of research.
(4) The power to make regulations under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

S.2: s. 1 (with s. 2):power exercised by S.I. 1991/830: S.I. 1991/834
S. 2: for previous exercises of power see Index to Government Orders
S. 2: s. 1 (with s. 2) power exercised by S.I. 1991/1839