The Secretary of State may make an order restricting the application of section 96(1)(b) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (support for asylum-seeker: essential living needs)—
in all circumstances, to cases in which support is being provided under section 96(1)(a) (accommodation), or
in specified circumstances only, to cases in which support is being provided under section 96(1)(a).
An order under subsection (1)(b) may, in particular, make provision by reference to—
location;
the date of an application.
An order under subsection (1) may include transitional provision.
An order under subsection (1)—
must be made by statutory instrument, and
may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.