Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 234B-234G and cross-heading inserted (20.7.2023) by Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 (c. 39), s. 5, Sch. para. 2
(1)The Secretary of State may, for the purpose of enabling work notices under section 234C to be given, make provision by regulations for levels of service in relation to strikes as respects relevant services (“minimum service regulations”).
(2)Minimum service regulations may be framed so as to have effect in relation to any strike that takes place after the day on which the regulations come into force, even if—
(a)notice of the strike under section 234A was given on or before the day on which the regulations come into force, or
(b)the date of the ballot in respect of the strike was on or before the day on which the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 comes into force.
(3)In this Part, “relevant services” has the meaning given by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4)Regulations under subsection (3) may specify only services that fall within any of the following categories—
(a)health services;
(b)fire and rescue services;
(c)education services;
(d)transport services;
(e)decommissioning of nuclear installations and management of radioactive waste and spent fuel;
(f)border security.]