Clause 12: Financial provision

133 Subsection (1) gives effect to Schedule 4 which provides powers in connection with fees and charges.

134 Subsection (2) provides that ministers of the Crown, government departments and devolved authorities may incur expenditure in preparation for the making of statutory instruments under this Bill (or under existing powers to make subordinate legislation as modified by or under the Bill) from Royal Assent.

135 Subsections (3) and (4) deal with the further financial provision necessary as a result of the Bill.