Section 41 (studies for improving economy etc in services) is amended as follows.

In subsections (1) to (5), omit each reference to “or promote”, “or promotes” and “or promoting”.

In paragraph (a) of subsection (1), omit “also best value authorities for the purposes of Part 1 of the Local Government Act 1999 or”.

In subsection (6), for “the Assembly” substitute “the Welsh Ministers”.