Territorial extent and application
24 The provisions of the Bill extend to the whole of the United Kingdom.
25 Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide that the provisions of the Energy Act 2013 (including as amended by this Bill) apply, so far as specified, in relation to persons, premises, activities, articles, substances or other matters, outside the United Kingdom as they apply within the United Kingdom.
26 The power under clause 2 of the Bill includes power to amend the Nuclear Safeguards and Electricity (Finance) Act 1978 ("1978 Act") and the Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 ("2000 Act"). Section 12(4) of the 2000 Act enables Her Majesty by Order in Council to direct that provisions of the 1978 or 2000 Acts to extend to any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or any British overseas territory. Clause 3(3) of the Bill ensures that the power under section 12(4) of the 2000 Act may be exercised in relation to any amendment or repeal of the 1978 or 2000 Act made by regulations under clause 2.
27 Nuclear safeguards are not devolved; the provisions of the Bill are not within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly. Accordingly, this would not engage the legislative consent motion process.
28 The table in Annex A provides a summary of the position regarding territorial extent and application in the United Kingdom. The table also summarises the position regarding Legislative Consent Motions and matters relevant to Standing Orders Nos. 83J to 83X of the Standing Orders of the House of Commons relating to Public Business.