The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 No. 1016

SCHEDULE 1 Transfer, modification and abolition of functions of the Lord Chancellor — primary legislation

Pensions Act 2004

27.—(1) Paragraph 8 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 8.

(3) After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to sittings in England and Wales the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(3) Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to sittings in Scotland the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord President of the Court of Session.

(4) Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to sittings in Northern Ireland the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”.