Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pts. II-IV applied in part (1.1.2007) by The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/439), reg. 53(6)
(1)F2...Under exceptional circumstances the Secretary of State may by direction temporarily exclude a Minister or junior Minister.
(2)An exclusion under subsection (1) shall only remain in effect until either—
F3(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)the Assembly has considered a resolution under section 30(1) or (2); or
(c)a period of two weeks has elapsed.
(3)In subsection (1) “exceptional circumstances” include where—
F4(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)there is insufficient time for the Assembly to consider a resolution under section 30(1) or (2).
(4)A direction made under this section shall be in writing and shall be laid before Parliament after the direction is given.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 30B inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 6, 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2
F2Words in s. 30B(1) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(d)(i)
F3S. 30B(2)(a) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(d)(ii)
F4S. 30B(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(d)(iii)