(1)Any reference in the preceding provisions of this Act to regulations under this Act is a reference to regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(2)Any power of the Secretary of State under this Act to make regulations—
(a)shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament; and
(b)includes power to make such incidental or supplementary provision as appears to the Secretary of State to be appropriate.
(3)Regulations made by the Secretary of State may contain provision—
(a)with respect to the information and other evidence to be furnished in connection with a claim;
(b)requiring disabled persons to undergo medical examination before their claims are determined or for the purposes of [F1a decision under section 3A above];
(c)restricting the disclosure of medical evidence and advice tendered in connection with a claim or [F1a decision under section 3A above]; and
(d)conferring functions on [F2appeal tribunals] with respect to the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) to (c) above.
Textual Amendments
F1 Words in s. 8(3)(b)(c) substituted (4.3.1999 for certain purposes, 18.10.1999 insofar as not already in force for certain purposes and otherwise prosp. ) by 1998 c. 14 , s. 86(1) , Sch. 7 para. 9(a) ; S.I. 1999/528 , art. 2 , Sch ; S.I. 1999/2860 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 16-18 )
F2 Words in s. 8(3)(d) substituted (4.3.1999 for certain purposes, 18.10.1999 insofar as not already in force for certain purposes and otherwise prosp. ) by 1998 c. 14 , ss. 86(1) , 87 , Sch. 7 para. 9(b) ; S.I. 1999/528 , art. 2 , Sch ; S.I. 1999/2860 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 16-18 )