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72F: Clause 59, page 88, line 25, leave out subsections (4) and (5) and insert— “(4) The amendments made by subsection (3) apply only after the end of the transition period. (5) In subsection (4) “the transition period” means a period of not less than 12 months, starting on the day on which this section comes into force, specified by the Secretary of State in regulations made by statutory instrument. (5A) Before making regulations under subsection (5) the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Certification Officer, and (b) all trade unions that have a political fund. (5B) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”