[F164B Duty of Secretary of State.S
When he has received advice under section 64A(3) in relation to a rule made under section 25A(4) or (5) F2..., the Secretary of State may, having considered—
(a)that advice;
(b)whether the interests of justice require that there should be such a rule; and
(c)in relation to a rule made under section 25A(5), any relevant practice obtaining in the sheriff court,
approve or refuse to approve the rule.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 64A–64D inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s.43; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1
F2Words in s. 64B repealed (2.7.2012) by Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 16), ss. 124(2)(c), 150(2); S.S.I. 2012/152, art. 2, sch.