Miscellaneous and general

17Regulations

(1)Any power of the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory instrument.

(2)Regulations under section 1(5)(b), 2(1) or 4(1)(b) may make—

(a)different provision for different purposes,

(b)different provision for different areas, and

(c)transitional, transitory or saving provision.

(3)The Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers before making regulations under section 2(1)(b)(v).

(4)A statutory instrument containing regulations under section 4(1)(b) (whether alone or with other provision) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

(5)Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this Act, other than a statutory instrument containing regulations under section 20, is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.