98.—(1) Amend section 5 (general measures) as follows.
(2) After subsection (5) insert—
“(6) In relation to emergencies that do not fall within section 1(1)(c), the power under subsection (1) to require the Chief Constable (PSNI) to perform a function is exercisable by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland (and not by a Minister of the Crown).
(7) Subsection (4) has effect in relation to the power of the Department of Justice under subsection (1) as if—
(a)paragraphs (d) and (e) were omitted;
(b)in paragraph (f) for the words from “a Minister of the Crown” to “department” there were substituted “a Northern Ireland department”.
(8) In relation to emergencies that do not fall within section 1(1)(c), a Minister of the Crown has no power by virtue of subsection (4)(d) or (e) to make provision permitting or requiring the Chief Constable (PSNI) to co-operate with, or provide information to, a person or body listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1.”