Where the F1Welsh Ministers propose to issue or revise a code of practice, F2they shall prepare a draft of the code (or revised code).

The F3Welsh Ministers shall consult such persons about the draft as F4they think fit and shall consider any representations made by F5those persons.

If the Welsh Ministers determine to proceed with the draft (either in its original form or with such modifications as they think fit) they shall lay it before the National Assembly for Wales.

If the draft is approved by resolution of F7the National Assembly for Wales, the Welsh Ministers shall issue the code in the form of the draft, and the code shall come into effect on such day as F8the Welsh Ministers may by order appoint.