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The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 204(3) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (“the 1992 Act”)^f1.

Under section 203(1)(a) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State may issue Codes of Practice containing such practical guidance as the Secretary of State thinks fit for the purpose of promoting the improvement of industrial relations.

Under section 203(1)(a) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State proposed to issue a Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (minimum service levels) (“the Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps”).

Under section 204(1) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, prepared and published a draft of the Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps.

Under section 204(1) of the 1992 Act, the Secretary of State considered representations made to the Secretary of State about the draft of the Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps and modified the draft accordingly.