SCHEDULES

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

The first issue of relevant instruments

2As 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.

3The 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.

4A 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.