The amendments made to section 46 were intended to codify most aspects of commencement policy in this Bill, to ensure a seamless transfer from the existing 11 This document relates to the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) as amended at Stage 2 (SP Bill 9A) temporary provisions which expire in September 2022 and to eliminate the need for commencement regulations immediately after summer recess. Choice of procedure 53. It is standard for commencement powers to be subject to laid only procedure.