(1) Paragraph 1A(1) (interpretation of Schedule 6) is amended as follows.

(2) After the definition of "functions", insert -

""implementing provisions" has the same meaning as in section 3M;".

(3) After the definition of "relevant directives", insert -

""relevant implementing provisions" means -

(a) any implementing provision contained in subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978) made otherwise than by any of the following–

(i) statutory instrument, and

(ii) statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)); or

(b) any other implementing provision (as amended from time to time));".