8 Regulations.

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—

F3a

shall be exercisable by statutory instrument F3...; and

b

includes power to make such incidental or supplementary provision as appears to the Secretary of State to be appropriate.

F42A

A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State under this Act—

a

except in the case of an instrument containing regulations under section 4(1B), is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;

b

in the case of an instrument containing regulations under section 4(1B), may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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.