23Tabling of annual report

23 Tabling of annual report

(1)  By 31 October in each year the Minister is to cause a copy of the annual report to be laid before each House of Parliament.

(2)  If the Minister is unable to comply with subsection (1) because a House of Parliament is not sitting on 31 October in any year, the Minister is to –

(a) on or before that day, provide copies of the annual report to the clerk of that House; and

(b) on or before that day, make copies of the annual report available for purchase by the public; and

(c) within the first 7 sitting-days after that day, cause copies of the annual report to be laid before that House.