Moved by
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
209: Clause 32, page 29, line 44, at end insert—
“(1A) An order of the Secretary of State assigning functions under section 87(1)(b) by virtue of subsection (1) may only be made with the approval of—
(a) the Welsh Ministers, if the functions are exercisable in relation to Wales,
(b) the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, if the functions are exercisable in relation to Northern Ireland, and
(c) the Scottish Ministers, if the functions are exercisable in relation to Scotland.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment secures that before making an order which assigns functions to a body that are exercisable in relation to Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland, the Secretary of State must obtain the approval of the Welsh Ministers, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Scottish Ministers (as the case may be).