Schedule 5: Provisions relating to Wales
Schedule 5 extends similar powers to the Welsh Ministers as those conferred on the Secretary of State in Part 1 (Chapters 2 and 3), Part 2 (Chapter 2), Part 3 (Chapter 1) and Part 5 of the Act. The powers are intended to be temporary and section 47 (duration of provision in relation to Wales) provides that Schedule 5 and certain related provisions will expire at the end of 2024 (subject to certain savings provision as set out in section 47). Alternative provision will be made by a Wales Agriculture Bill to be introduced in the Senedd. The powers in this Act are needed now to ensure continuity and ensure effective operation of the internal market in the UK.