In this Act, except—
(a)sections 9 [F3,18(2) and (4), Chapter 6 of Part 4 and Chapter 2 of Part 4A], and
(b)paragraph 7 of Schedule 9,
“the Secretary of State” means the Secretary of State or the [F4Lord President of the Council] .]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 159A heading substituted (18.8.2010) by Lord President of the Council Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1837), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(b)
F2S. 159A inserted (25.11.2002) by S.I. 2002/2626, art. 20, Sch. 2 para. 25(3)
F3Words in s. 159A(a) substituted (1.7.2008) by The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1319), arts. 1(2), 4(2)
F4Words in s. 159A substituted (18.8.2010) by Lord President of the Council Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1837), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9(b)