Paragraph 45 I1

in paragraph 1, for “Member States” substitute “ The Secretary of State in relation to England, and the Devolved Authorities in relation to their respective countries ”;

after paragraph 1, insert—

“1A

The Secretary of State may carry out the function set out in paragraph 1 in relation to F1Scotland or Wales, if the Devolved Authority in question has consented to the Secretary of State exercising that function.”;

in paragraph 2, in point (b), for “Member State” substitute “ Secretary of State or the relevant Devolved Authority ”;

for paragraph 4 substitute—

“4.

The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the information relating to emergency health response and preventative measures required for the purposes of this Article, following consultation with relevant stakeholders as referred to in paragraph 5.

5.

Before making regulations, the Secretary of State must consult—

(a)

the body or bodies appointed under paragraph 1,

(b)

any person or body who the Secretary of State considers is representative of importers, if any,

(c)

any person or body who the Secretary of State considers is representative of downstream users, if any, and

(d)

any other person who the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

6.

The Secretary of State’s regulation-making function under paragraph 4 is subject to the consent requirement in Article 53B.”.