# The Construction Contracts (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, Article 13: The Scheme for Construction Contracts in Northern Ireland


(1) The Department shall by regulations make a scheme ( the Scheme for Construction Contracts in Northern Ireland) containing provision about the matters referred to in the preceding provisions of this Order.
(2) Before making any regulations under this Article the Department shall consult such persons as it thinks fit.
(3) Where any provisions of the Scheme apply by virtue of this Order in default of contractual provision agreed by the parties, they have effect as implied terms of the contract concerned.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1997/274/article/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/construction-contracts-northern-ireland-order-1997/article-13
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