Section 27Q | Procedure for issue of code of practice ^F1

(1)If the Secretary of State proposes to issue a code of practice under this section the Secretary of State must—

(a)consult ACAS;

(b)publish a draft of the code of practice;

(c)consider any representations made about the draft code of practice and modify the draft code of practice accordingly.

(2)If the Secretary of State decides to proceed with the draft code of practice, the Secretary of State must—

(a)lay it before both Houses of Parliament, and

(b)if it is approved by resolution of each House, issue the code of practice in the form of the draft.

(3)A code of practice issued under this section comes into effect on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.