Section 37A Procedure applicable to statutory instrumentsF1
England and Wales
In this Act, if a statutory instrument is “subject to the affirmative procedure” it may not be made unless—
where it contains (whether alone or with other provision) regulations or an order made by the Secretary of State, a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament;
where it contains (whether alone or with other provision) regulations or an order made by the Welsh Ministers, a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of Senedd Cymru.
In this Act, if a statutory instrument is “subject to the negative procedure” it is—
where it contains regulations or an order made by the Secretary of State, subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;
where it contains regulations or an order made by the Welsh Ministers, subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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S. 37A inserted (6.11.2026 for E.) by Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (c. 22), ss. 68(2), 124(3) (with s. 71); S.I. 2026/1128, reg. 2(j)