C1Part III Executive Authorities

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Miscellaneous

30BF1Secretary of State’s powers in exceptional circumstances

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F2...Under exceptional circumstances the Secretary of State may by direction temporarily exclude a Minister or junior Minister.

2

An exclusion under subsection (1) shall only remain in effect until either—

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b

the Assembly has considered a resolution under section 30(1) or (2); or

c

a period of two weeks has elapsed.

3

In subsection (1) “exceptional circumstances” include where—

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b

there is insufficient time for the Assembly to consider a resolution under section 30(1) or (2).

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A direction made under this section shall be in writing and shall be laid before Parliament after the direction is given.