SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 23Super-affirmative procedure

Scrutiny extended

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1

The Secretary of State must have regard to—

a

any representations,

b

any resolution of either House of Parliament, and

c

any recommendations of a committee of either House of Parliament charged with reporting on the draft order,

made during the 60-day period with regard to the draft order.

2

If after the expiry of the 60-day period the draft order is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State may make an order in the terms of the draft order.

3

If after the expiry of the 60-day period the Secretary of State wishes to proceed with the draft order but with material changes, the Secretary of State may lay before Parliament—

a

a revised draft order, and

b

a statement giving a summary of the changes proposed.

4

If the revised draft order is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State may make an order in the terms of the revised draft order.