Part VIII Miscellaneous

F167AExercise of discretion under section 67(5A)

1

Before the Secretary of State decides which of the parliamentary procedures available under section 67(5A) is to be adopted in connection with the making of any particular order under section 47(1), he must consult the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.

2

An order under section 47(1) may be made without a draft of the instrument that contains it having been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament only if—

a

regulations under subsection (3) are in force; and

b

the making of the order without such laying and approval is in accordance with the regulations.

3

Regulations may set out the basis on which the Secretary of State, when he comes to make an order under section 47(1), will decide which of the parliamentary procedures available under section 67(5A) is to be adopted in connection with the making of the order.

4

Before making regulations under subsection (3), the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee; and

b

such other persons as he considers appropriate.