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.