General

I15Consequential provision etc

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on any provision made by this Act.

2

Regulations under this section—

a

may make different provision for different purposes or areas;

b

may amend, repeal or revoke any provision made by or under an Act passed before this Act or in the same Session.

3

The power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by statutory instrument.

4

Regulations under this section that repeal or amend a provision of an Act may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

5

Any other regulations under this section are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

6

Schedule 2 makes minor and consequential amendments.