Period for which designated derogations have effect.

1 If it has not already been withdrawn by the United Kingdom, a designated derogation ceases to have effect for the purposes of this Act— . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., at the end of the period of five years beginning with the date on which the order designating it was made. 2 At any time before the period— a fixed by subsection (1) . . ., or b extended by an order under this subsection, comes to an end, the Secretary of State may by order extend it by a further period of five years. 3 An order under section 14(1) . . . ceases to have effect at the end of the period for consideration, unless a resolution has been passed by each House approving the order. 4 Subsection (3) does not affect— a anything done in reliance on the order; or b the power to make a fresh order under section 14(1) . . .. 5 In subsection (3) “ period for consideration ” means the period of forty days beginning with the day on which the order was made. 6 In calculating the period for consideration, no account is to be taken of any time during which— a Parliament is dissolved or prorogued; or b both Houses are adjourned for more than four days. 7 If a designated derogation is withdrawn by the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State must by order make such amendments to this Act as he considers are required to reflect that withdrawal.