Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

Clause 2 would provide the power to

“make consequential, incidental or supplementary provision in connection with the provision made in Schedule 1.”

That includes enabling regulations made by statutory instrument under the clause to modify any provision in primary or secondary legislation and to make different provisions for different cases or classes. It would be helpful if the Minister could set out the type of technical changes envisaged in the clause.

It is expected that this power will be used to update references in legislation—for example, references to new section 11, which has different numbering from its predecessor. Minor changes follow from the reform of class 2 NICS in the Bill, such as changes to the due dates for payment of class 2 NICS for benefit purposes. The draft regulations have been provided to the Committee. Therefore, more information has been provided on what to expect.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 2accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill.