SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Provisions relating to code of conduct, procedural rules and guidelines

The first issue of relevant instruments

2

As soon as practicable after it is established, the Commission shall—

a

prepare a draft of each relevant instrument;

b

submit the draft to the Secretary of State; and

c

make such modifications to the draft as the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Commission, may require.

3

The Commission shall then send the draft of each relevant instrument to the Secretary of State who shall lay the draft before each House of Parliament.

4

A relevant instrument laid before Parliament in draft under paragraph 3 shall not come into operation except in accordance with an order made by the Secretary of State.