Part 2Part 1: supporting provisions
I18Power to bring forward expiry of Part 1
1
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that any provision of Part 1—
a
does not expire at the time when it would otherwise expire (whether by virtue of section 7 or previous regulations under this section), and
b
expires instead at such earlier time as is specified in the regulations.
2
Where the Scottish Ministers consider that any provision of Part 1 is no longer necessary or proportionate in connection with the cost of living, they must, as soon as is reasonably practicable—
a
b
in any other case, bring forward regulations under subsection (1) to expire the provision.
3
Regulations under this section may make—
a
different provision for different purposes or areas,
b
consequential provision,
c
transitional, transitory or saving provision.
4
The power under subsection (3)(b) and (c) includes power to modify any enactment (including this Act).
5
Regulations under this section—
a
which add to, replace or omit any part of the text of an Act are subject to the affirmative procedure,
b
otherwise, are subject to the negative procedure.