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SCHEDULES

Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 9.

SCHEDULE 1U.K. Method of Calculating in Certain Cases the Amount in New Pence Corresponding to an Amount in Shillings and Pence

The amount in the new currency corresponding to an amount in shillings, shillings and pence or pence shall be calculated as follows—

(a)for any whole two shillings or multiple thereof the corresponding amount in the new currency shall be taken to be ten new pence or that multiple thereof; and

(b)for any amount or remaining amount of less than two shillings shown in column 1 of the following Table the corresponding amount in the new currency shall be taken to be the amount (if any) in new pence shown opposite that amount in column 2 of that Table (and accordingly an amount or remaining amount of one penny shall be disregarded).

Table

Amount in old currencyCorresponding amount in new pence
1d.
2d.1p
3d.1p
4d.2p
5d.2p
6d.3p
7d.3p
8d.3p
9d.4p
10d.4p
11d.5p
1s. 0d.5p
1s. 1d.5p
1s. 2d.6p
1s. 3d.6p
1s. 4d.7p
1s. 5d.7p
1s. 6d.7p
1s. 7d.8p
1s. 8d.8p
1s. 9d.9p
1s. 10d.9p
1s. 11d.10p

Section 10.

SCHEDULE 2U.K. Amendments of Provisions Referring to amounts in Shillings and Pence

M1The Militia (City of London) Act 1820U.K.

Marginal Citations

1U.K.In section 35 of the Militia (City of London) Act 1820, for the words “thirteen shillings and fourpence” there shall be substituted the words “and sixty-seven new pence”

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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The M2Revenue Friendly Societies and National Debt Act 1882U.K.

Marginal Citations

3U.K.In section 18 of the Revenue Friendly Societies and National Debt Act 1882, for the word “penny” there shall be substituted the words “new penny”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M3Citation Amendment (Scotland) Act 1882U.K.

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4U.K.In Schedule 2 to the Citation Amendment (Scotland) Act 1882, in the provisions relating to inferior courts—

(a)in paragraph 1, for the words from “the above-mentioned fees” to the end there shall be substituted the words “the first-mentioned fee shall be allowed for the first party only, and for every other party there shall be allowed a reduced fee of 3½ (instead of 5p)” ; and

(b)in paragraph 2(1), the item specifying the fee for citing every witness after the first for the same diet shall have effect as if the amount specified were 3½ instead of 8d.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M4Small Dwellings Acquisition Act 1899U.K.

Marginal Citations

[F25U.K.In subsection (4) of section 9 of the Small Dwellings Acquisition Act 1899, as originally enacted, for the words “one halfpenny”, in both places where they occur, there shall be substituted the words “0·3p” and for the words “one penny”, in both places where they occur, there shall be substituted the words “0·6p”; and section 75 of the M5Local Government Act 1929 (increase of certain statutory limits) shall not apply to the said section 9 as amended by this paragraph.]

n1922 c. 51.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

The Allotments Act 1922U.K.

[F36U.K.In subsection (1) of section 16 of the M6Allotments Act 1922, for the words from “taken” onwards there shall be substituted the words “taken, to exceed the receipts of the council under those provisions by no greater amount than would be produced by a rate of 0·8p in the pound”; and section 75 of the Local Government Act 1929 (increase of certain statutory limits) shall not apply to the said section 16 as amended by this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

The War M7Memorials (Local Authorities’ Powers) Act 1923U.K.

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[F47U.K.In section 2 of the War Memorials (Local Authorities’ Powers) Act 1923, as originally enacted, for the words “a penny” there shall be substituted the words “0·6p”, and section 75 of the Local Government Act 1929 (increase of certain statutory limits) shall not apply to that section as amended by this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

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The M8Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947U.K.

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11(1)The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947 shall be amended in accordance with the following provisions of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In section 191(2), for the words “one penny” there shall be substituted the words “0.4p”.

(3)In section 191(3)(c), for the words “three pence” there shall be substituted the words “1.3p”.

(4)In section 191(3)(f), for the words “one halfpenny” there shall be substituted the words “0.2p”

(5)In section 191(3)(g), for the words “three pence” there shall be substituted the words “1.3p”.

(6)In section 236, for the words “penny” and “halfpenny”, wherever they occur, there shall be substituted respectively the words “new penny” and “new halfpenny”.

(7)In proviso (a) to section 339(1), for the words “two pence” there shall be substituted the words “0.8p”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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The M9Maintenance Orders Act 1958U.K.

Marginal Citations

13U.K.In section 13(3) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1958, for the word “sixpence”, in both places where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “three new pence”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M10Town and Country Planning Act 1959U.K.

Marginal Citations

[F814S+N.I.In section 27(3)(b) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1959, for the words “one penny” there shall be substituted the words “0.4p”.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M11Housing Act 1961U.K.

Marginal Citations

15U.K.Paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1961, in its application by virtue of paragraph 3 of that Schedule to a dwelling to which the said paragraph 3 applies, shall have effect in relation to any financial year beginning after the appoined day as if for the references to the product of a penny rate there were substituted references to the product of a penny rate there were substituted references to the product of a new penny rate.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C7The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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The M12Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963U.K.

Marginal Citations

F1017U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F10Sch. 2 para. 17 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)

The M13Local Government (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1963U.K.

Marginal Citations

18(1)In relation to the year 1971-72 and subsequent years the Local Government (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1963 shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in sub-pargaraph (2) of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In section 7(1) and section 9(1), for the words “one penny” there shall be substituted the words “one new penny”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M14Water Resources Act 1963U.K.

Marginal Citations

19(1)In relation to the financial year beginning with 1st April 1971 and subsequent financial years the Water Resources Act 1963 shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in the following provisions of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In section 87(6) and (7), for the words “four times” there shall be substituted the words “1.7 times”.

(3)In section 87(9), for the word “penny” there shall be substituted the words “new penny”.

(4)In section 121(2) and (3), for the words “one penny” there shall be substituted the words “one new penny”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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The M15Trading Stamps Act 1964U.K.

Marginal Citations

22U.K.[F13In section 3(3) of the Trading Stamps Act 1964, for the word “penny”, on both places where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “new penny”.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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The M16Trading Stamps (Northern Ireland) Act 1964U.K.

Marginal Citations

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The M17Rating Act 1966U.K.

Marginal Citations

25U.K.In section 10(1) of the Rating Act 1966, for the words “one penny” there shall be substituted the words “any amount”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C11The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M18Local Government Act 1966U.K.

Marginal Citations

26(1)In relation to the year 1971-72 and subsequent years the Local Government Act 1966 shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In paragraphs 1 and 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 1, for the words “one penny” there shall be substituted the words “one new penny”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M19Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966U.K.

Marginal Citations

27(1)In relation to the year 1071-72 and subsequent years the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966 shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In sections 12, 14(1) and 46(1), and in paragraph 2 of Part I, and pargraph 1 of Part II of Schedule 1, for the words “one penny”, wherever they occur, there shall be substituted the words “one new penny”, and in paragraph 3 of Part III of that Schedule for the word “penny”, in both places where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “one new penny”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C13The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M20General Rate Act 1967U.K.

Marginal Citations

[F1628(1)In relation to the year beginning with 1st April 1971 and subseequent years the General Rate Act 1967 shall have effect subject the amendments specified in the following provisions of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In section 12(4), for the words “a penny” there shall be substituted the words “a new penny”.

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(4)In section 113(1)(c), for the word “penny” there shall be substituted the words “new penny”.

(5)In paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 5, for the word “penny” there shall be substituted the words “new penny”.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C14The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The M21Local Government (Finance) Act (Northern Ireland) 1967U.K.

Marginal Citations

M211967 c. 2. (N.I).

29(1)In relation to the year beginning with 1st April 1971 and subsequent years the Local Government (Finance) Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In section 1, in subsections (1) and (4) the words “(disregarding any halfpenny)” shall be omitted, and after subsection (7) there shall be inserted the following subsection—

(7A)For the purposes of subsections (1) and (4), if one-half of the amount prescribed under subsection (1) includes a fraction of a new penny other than one-half, that fraction, if less than one half, shall be disregarded and, if greater than one-half, shall be treated as one-half.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C15The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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Textual Amendments

The M22Transport Act 1968U.K.

Marginal Citations

31(1)In relation to anything falling to be done after 31st March 1971 the Transport Act 1968 shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in sub-pargraph (2) of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)In section 13(2) and in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 5, for the words “one penny” there shall be substituted the words “one new penny”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C16The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

F19F19SCHEDULE 3U.K.

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Textual Amendments

Section 17.

SCHEDULE 4U.K. Repeals

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C17The text of s. 17(1)(2), Sch. 2 paras. 1, 3, 4, 11, 13–15, 17–19, 22, 24–28, 29, 31, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not, except as specified, reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

ChapterShort TitleExtent of Repeal
1870 c. 10.The Coinage Act 1870.In section 4, the words from “or less” to “Act” (where it last occurs), the words “In the case of gold coins” and the words from “In the case of silver” onwards.
Section 6.
In section 11, paragraphs (4) and (6).
In Schedule 1, the paragraph beginning “The weight and fineness of the coins”.
1891 c. 72.The Coinage Act 1891.In the Schedule, the entries relating to silver and bronze coins.
1920 c. 3.The Coinage Act 1920.Section 1(1).
1920 c. 70.The Gold and Silver (Export Control, &c) Act 1920.The whole Act so far as unrepealed.
1946 c. 74.The Coinage Act 1946.Sections 1 to 3.
In section 5(1), the words from the beginning to “1920, and” and the words from “and to” to “this Act”.
Section 6
The Schedule.
1948 c. 26.The Local Government Act 1948.Section 137.
1950 c. 31.The Allotments Act 1950.Section 11(1).
1960 c. 24.The Pawnbrokers Act 1960.Section 6(1)(c).
1967 c. 9.The General Rate Act 1967.In section 48(1)(b), the words “(disregarding any halfpenny)”, except in relation to any period ending before 1st April 1971.
1967 c. 47.The Decimal Currency Act 1967.In section 2, the words from “and so much” onwards in subsection (3) and subsection (4).
In section 3(3), the words from “and in section 4” onwards.
In Schedule 2, the words “Section 2 of the Gold and Silver (Export Control, &c.) Act 1920”.
1967 c. 2 (N.I.).The Local Government (Finance) Act (Northern Ireland) 1967.In section 1(1) and (4), the words “(disregarding any halfpenny)”, except in relation to any period ending before 1st April 1971.
1968 c. 34.The Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968.Section 22(3), except in relation to any period ending before 1st April 1971.

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