SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Exemptions relating to premises used by a contractor
7Power to create other exemptions
1
The Secretary of State may by order provide for exemptions for a contractor, in relation to relevant premises or activities carried on by a contractor at relevant premises, from any provision of subordinate legislation.
2
An order under this paragraph may confer an exemption only if the exemption corresponds or is similar to an exemption for, or immunity of, the Crown.
3
An exemption conferred by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)—
a
may have effect generally or only in particular respects;
b
may be expressed as having effect in relation to premises for the time being specified in the order.
4
In this paragraph “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978 (see section 21(1) of that Act).