Where the Secretary of State proposes to issue or revise a code of practice, he shall prepare a draft of the code (or revised code).

The Secretary of State shall consult such persons about the draft as he thinks fit and shall consider any representations made by them.

If he determines to proceed with the draft (either in its original form or with such modifications as he thinks fit) he shall lay it before both Houses of Parliament.

If the draft is approved by resolution of each House, the Secretary of State shall issue the code in the form of the draft, and the code shall come into effect on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint.