(1)The Treasury may by order substitute a new date for a date for the time being specified in section 5, 6 or 7.
(2)An order under subsection (1)—
(a)may specify a new date for all purposes or for specified purposes only,
(b)may specify different dates for different purposes,
(c)shall be made by statutory instrument, and
(d)shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Commons.
(3)Before making an order under subsection (1) the Treasury shall consult the Comptroller and Auditor General.