Paragraph 66 I1

Article 6 is amended as follows.

In paragraph 2, omit “evaluating”.

In paragraph 4, for “Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 83 specifying criteria” substitute “ Secretary of State may by regulations amend the criteria ”.

After paragraph 4, insert—

“5

Regulations made under paragraph 4 above are subject to the consent requirement.

6

Where any of the Devolved Authorities makes proposals in relation to regulations under paragraph 4 above, the Secretary of State must have regard to such proposals when deciding whether to exercise functions under that paragraph.”