25.The Secretary of State is given power by direction to exclude members of a political party from holding ministerial office for a period of between six and twelve months (new section 30A(5)). Again, he may extend a period of exclusion of members of a party (for a further period of between six and twelve months (new section 30A(6)). In order to impose or to extend a period of exclusion the Secretary of State must be satisfied that either of the conditions for exclusion set out at paragraph 1919 above is met (new section 30A(7)).
Commentary on Sections Exclusion of parties