4(1)Before issuing a code of practice under paragraph 3, the Secretary of State must—
(a)publish a draft code,
(b)consider any representations made about the draft, and
(c)if the Secretary of State thinks it appropriate, modify the draft in the light of any such representations.
(2)The Secretary of State must lay a draft of the code before Parliament.
(3)After the code has been laid before Parliament the Secretary of State may bring it into operation by regulations.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) apply to the issue of a revised code as they apply to the first issue of the code.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 6 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see 100(1)
I2Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)