Part IIIRights in relation to union membership and activities

Dismissal

159Power to increase sums by order

1

The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument increase—

a

the sum mentioned in section 156(1) (minimum basic award), or

b

any of the sums specified in section 158(1) or (2) (limits on amount of special award).

2

The order may contain such incidental, supplementary or transitional provisions as appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient.

3

No order under this section shall be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.