Final provisions

I123Minor and consequential amendments

1

Schedule 5 contains minor and consequential amendments.

2

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on any provision of, or made under, this Act.

3

The power to make regulations under this section—

a

is exercisable by statutory instrument;

b

includes power to make transitional, transitory or saving provision;

c

may, in particular, be exercised by amending, repealing, revoking or otherwise modifying any provision made by or under an Act passed before this Act or in the same Session.

4

A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section that amend or repeal any provision of an Act (whether alone or with other provision) may be made only if a draft of the instrument has been laid before each House of Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.

5

Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.