SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 32 Enterprise Zones

Part I Designation of Zones

Designation of enterprise zone

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1

If a body adopts a scheme under this Schedule, the Secretary of State may (if he thinks it expedient to do so) by order designate the area to which scheme relates as an enterprise zone.

2

No order may be made until—

a

the expiry of the period of six weeks commencing with the first publication (whether in the London or Edinburgh Gazette or otherwise) under paragraph 3(8) above, or

b

if an application in relation to the scheme is made under paragraph 4(1) above, the time at which any proceedings arising out of the application are disposed of,

whichever is the later.

3

The power to make the order shall be exercisable—

a

by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament, and

b

only with the Treasury’s consent.

4

The order shall—

a

specify the date of the designation taking effect (the effective date);

b

specify the period for which the area is to remain an enterprise zone;

c

define the boundaries of the zone by means of a plan or map;

d

designate as the enterprise zone authority the body which was invited to prepare the scheme.

5

The power to amend orders conferred by section 14 of the M1Interpretation Act 1978 does not include power to amend an order made under this paragraph.

6

The power to revoke orders conferred by that section does not include power to revoke an order made under this paragraph before the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)(b) above.

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9

In the following provisions of this Schedule references to a scheme are, in relation to an area designated as an enterprise zone under this paragraph, to the scheme adopted for the area under paragraph 3(1) above.