SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Powers and expiry of powers in respect of Northern Ireland

I13Application of section 14 to the exercise of powers by the Department

1

This paragraph applies in relation to the exercise of the powers in section 13 by the Department.

2

If the First Minister or deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland is not holding office at a time when the Department would otherwise—

a

seek the approval of the Northern Ireland Assembly for particular expenditure in accordance with section 14(2), that expenditure may instead be approved by a resolution of the House of Commons;

b

lay a statement concerning urgent expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14(4), that statement may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament;

c

lay a report concerning expenditure before the Northern Ireland Assembly in accordance with section 14(5), that report may instead be laid by the Secretary of State before Parliament.