Paragraph 11

While section 1 is in force, the power of Her Majesty under section 65(1) of the 1998 Act (appointment of Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland) is exercisable on an address presented by the House of Commons.

No motion is to be made for such an address except by the Secretary of State acting with the agreement of the Committee of Public Accounts.

While section 1 is in force, Article 4(1) of the M1Audit (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 has effect as if for the words from “a resolution of the Assembly” to the end there were substituted

“an order made by the Secretary of State: and an order under this paragraph—

(a)

takes effect from such date (whether before or after the making of the order) as may be specified in the order; and

(b)

shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament in like manner as a statutory instrument, (section 5 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 applying accordingly).”

While section 1 is in force, Article 6(2) of the Audit (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (expenses and accounts of Northern Ireland Audit Office) shall have effect as if for the words “the committee established under section 66 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998”, and “that committee”, there were substituted “the Department”.