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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.