8(1)The Minister may by regulations amend any of the following provisions so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being mentioned in the provision—
(a)paragraph 4(1)(a)(i) or (ii) (amount at or below which donation is to be disregarded);
(b)paragraph 12(2) (amount above which donations made on behalf of other persons are treated as separate donations).
(2)Before making regulations under this paragraph the Minister must consult the Electoral Commission.
(3)Regulations under this paragraph are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) do not apply where the Minister considers that the substitution is expedient in consequence of changes in the value of money.