A Minister of the Crown may from time to time issue guidance as to the performance of the duty under section 108(1).
The guidance may include guidance—
A person who has a duty under section 108(1) must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (1).
Before issuing guidance under subsection (1), the Minister must prepare a draft of the guidance.
The Minister must then consult the following about the draft—
If the Minister decides to proceed with issuing the guidance (either in its original form or with modifications), the Minister must lay the draft before Parliament.
Where the draft is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament, the Minister may issue the guidance.
Guidance issued under subsection (1) is to come into force on such date as the Minister may by order made by statutory instrument appoint.