Part III Executive Authorities
Miscellaneous
F130BSecretary of State’s powers in exceptional circumstances
(1)
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).
(4)
A direction made under this section shall be in writing and shall be laid before Parliament after the direction is given.