Commentary on Sections Section 56FB: section 56FA:supplemental
502.This section sets out the procedure with which the Secretary of State must comply when making an order under section 56FA(1).
503.Subsection (1) obliges the Secretary of State to consult the Authority and others as appropriate before making an order. By virtue of subsection (2), the power to make an order may not be exercised after the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the day on which section 56FA(1) comes into force. Section 56FA(1) comes into force on the passing of the Act (see section 110(1).
504.Subsection (3) provides that the affirmative procedure will apply to the order and it will not come into force unless approved by resolution of each House of Parliament (see also Schedule 5 amending section 106(2)(b) of the Electricity Act).
505.Subsection (4) gives the Secretary of State certain supplemental powers contained in section 60 of the Electricity Act when making any order under section 56FA(1). These include power to make provision for the determination of any questions of fact or law which may arise in giving effect to the order; prescribing time-limits within which things are to be done; and providing for matters under the order to be determined by specified persons and in accordance with specified procedures.