PART 5General

123Power to make consequential provision

1

The Secretary of State may by order make provision in consequence of a provision of this Act.

2

An order under this section may amend, repeal, or revoke an enactment, or provide for an enactment to apply with specified modifications.

3

The power conferred by this section is not restricted by any other provision of this Act.

4

A saving or a transitional or transitory provision in an order under this section by virtue of section 125(8) may, in particular, modify the application of a provision made by the order pending the commencement of—

a

another provision of the order,

b

a provision of this Act, or

c

any other enactment.

5

Before making an order under this section that contains provision which is within the legislative competence of a devolved legislature, the Secretary of State must consult the relevant devolved authority.

6

A reference to an enactment includes a reference to an enactment passed or made after the passing of this Act.