Water Industry Act 1991

[F136GRegulations: procedureU.K.

(1)Regulations under section 36A may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of—

(a)each House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State,

(b)the National Assembly for Wales, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers, or

(c)each House of Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers acting jointly.

(2)Before laying a draft under subsection (1) the Minister must consult persons who in the Minister's opinion represent interests likely to be affected by the regulations.

(3)Section 213 applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 36A as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.]

Textual Amendments

F1Pt. 2A inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 35(1), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.