Part V Miscellaneous

Access to information

I198 Meetings and documents: notice etc.

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In section 100K of the M1Local Government Act 1972 (interpretation and application of Part VA), after subsection (2) there is inserted—

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The Secretary of State may by order amend sections 100A(6)(a) and 100B(3) and (4)(a) above so as to substitute for each reference to three clear days such greater number of days as may be specified in the order.

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Any statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (3) above shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

2

In Schedule 12 to that Act (meetings and proceedings of local authorities), after paragraph 4 there is inserted—

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The Secretary of State may by order amend paragraph 4(2) above so as to substitute for the reference to three clear days such greater number of days as may be specified in the order.

2

Any statutory instrument containing an order under sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.