Trade (Disclosure of Information) Act 2020

s.1

Trade functions: disclosure of information by HMRC

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s.2

Trade functions: disclosure of information by other authorities

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s.3

Offence relating to disclosure under section 2

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s.4

Expiry of sections 1 to 3

s.4(1)

Subsection (2) applies if, in the Session in which this Act is passed, an Act resulting from the Trade Bill is passed which contains provisions that, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, have the same effect as, or similar effect to, sections 1 to 3 (the “corresponding provisions”).

s.4(2)

The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument provide for sections 1 to 3 to expire at the time that the corresponding provisions come into force to any extent.

s.4(3)

Regulations under this section may include transitional, transitory or saving provision.

s.5

Interpretation

In this Act—

s.6

Extent, commencement and short title

s.6(1)

This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

s.6(2)

This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed.

s.6(3)

This Act may be cited as the Trade (Disclosure of Information) Act 2020.