In paragraph 24 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (notification to halt arrangements for ballot), for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

“(5)

The notification period is, in relation to notification by the union (or unions)—

(a)

the period of 10 working days starting with the day on which the union (or last of the unions) receives the CAC’s notice under paragraph 22(3) or 23(2), or

(b)

such longer period so starting as the CAC may specify to the parties by notice.

(6)

The notification period is, in relation to notification by the union (or unions) and the employer—

(a)

the period of 10 working days starting with the day on which the last of the parties receives the CAC’s notice under paragraph 22(3) or 23(2), or

(b)

such longer period so starting as the CAC may specify to the parties by notice.

(7)

The CAC may give a notice under sub-paragraph (5)(b) or (6)(b) only if the parties have applied jointly to it for the giving of such a notice.”