Paragraph 7 Power of the Secretary of State to give support for meeting energy costs etcI1

The powers conferred by section 13 cease to be exercisable at the end of the period of three years and six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.

That period may be extended in accordance with paragraph 9.

Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent the powers conferred by section 13 from being exercised in a manner that could have an effect (including through the creation of rights, privileges, obligations or liabilities) which continues after the period when the power is exercisable.