Section 5 — Consequential provision etc
This version in force from 2019-05-16
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on any provision made by this Act.
(2) Regulations under this section—
(a) may make different provision for different purposes or areas;
(b) may amend, repeal or revoke any provision made by or under an Act passed before this Act or in the same Session.
(3) The power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by statutory instrument.
(4) Regulations under this section that repeal or amend a provision of an Act may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5) Any other regulations under this section are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(6) Schedule 2 makes minor and consequential amendments.