Power to amend paragraphs 3 to 7 by orderE+W+S
[F18(1)The Secretary of State may by order—
(a)amend paragraphs 3 to 7 so as to substitute for each of the references to sixteen hours a reference to such other number of hours less than sixteen as may be specified in the order; and
(b)amend paragraphs 6 and 7 so as to substitute for each of the references to eight hours a reference to such other number of hours less than eight as may be specified in the order.
(2)No order under this paragraph shall be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(3)The provisions of any order under this paragraph shall apply to periods before the order takes effect as they apply to later periods.]
Textual Amendments
F1Para. 8 substituted with saving by Employment Act 1982 (c. 46, SIF 43:5), s. 20, Sch. 2 para. 7(3)