(1) This article applies to a consultation which -
(a) took place at any time before 14th June 2000 (being the date on which the Act received Royal Assent);
(b) was under taken in relation to provisions proposed to be included in an instrument to which this Part applies;
(c) included the publication of those provisions in the manner which appeared to the Authority to be best calculated to bring it to the attention of the public; and
(d) invited representations about the provisions to be made to the Authority within a specified time; but
(e) was not accompanied by a necessary item.
(2) Where the Authority makes, issues or gives an instrument containing provisions which have been the subject of consultation to which this article applies then, provided the requirements of paragraph (3) are met, the Authority is to be treated as having satisfied the relevant consultation requirements in respect of that instrument in so far as it contains those provisions.
(3) The requirements of this parag
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