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3(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.
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