Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973

23In section 266—

(a)in subsection (1), the words from " and if it appears " to the end shall cease to have effect;

(b)in subsection (3), the words " with the consent of the Secretary of State " shall cease to have effect;

(c)in subsection (4), the words " subject to obtaining the consent of the Secretary of State " and the words " with the like consent" shall cease to have effect.