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5(1)Notwithstanding paragraph 2(l)(a) of Schedule 1 the Secretary of State may under section 8(1) of the Constitution Act appoint—
(a)a person to be head of the specified department while the relevant order is in force; and
(b)a person to assist the person appointed as mentioned in paragraph (a) above.
(2)Subsections (2), (5) and (6) of section 8 of the Constitution Act (appointments to Northern Ireland Executive and appointment of persons who are not members of the Assembly etc.) shall not apply to any appointment made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) above.
(3)While the relevant order is in force paragraph 2(1)(b) and (2) of Schedule 1 shall not apply to the specified department.
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