Section 32: Sections 28 to 31 etc: supplementary
228.This section defines the terms used in sections 28 to 31 and makes other supplementary provision.
229.The definition of “Minister” follows the definition in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975. It does not include Ministers in the devolved administrations.
230.The definition of “regulatory provision” follows section 5 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.
231.Subsection (7) provides that if there is a question as to whether a Minister has complied with the new duty, the relevant secondary legislation remains valid.