HC Deb 18 May 1982 vol 24 cc320-1

8.—(1) The Secretary of State may by order—

  1. (a) amend paragraphs 3 to 7 so as to substitute for each of the references to sixteen hours a reference to such other number of hours less than sixteen as may be specified in the order; and
  2. (b) amend paragraphs 6 and 7 so as to substitute for each of the references to eight hours a reference to such other number of hours less than eight as may be specified in the order.

(2) No order under this paragraph shall be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

(3) The provisions of any order under this paragraph shall apply to periods before the order takes effect as they apply to later periods.".