Part 1Union recognition

I115Power to amend Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act

1

Paragraph 166 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (power of Secretary of State to amend that Schedule) is amended as follows.

2

For sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) substitute—

1

This paragraph applies if the CAC represents to the Secretary of State that a provision of this Schedule has an unsatisfactory effect and should be amended.

2

The Secretary of State, with a view to rectifying the effect—

a

may amend the provision by exercising (if applicable) any of the powers conferred on him by paragraphs 7(6), 29(5), 121(6), 166A, 166B, 169A, 169B and 171A, or

b

may amend the provision by order in such other way as he thinks fit.

2A

The Secretary of State need not proceed in a way proposed by the CAC (if it proposes one).

2B

Nothing in this paragraph prevents the Secretary of State from exercising any of the powers mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(a) in the absence of a representation from the CAC.

3

In sub-paragraph (3), for “this paragraph” substitute “ sub-paragraph (2)(b) ”.