5 Provisions supplemental to ss. 3 and 4.

1

In sections 3 and 4 above and this section—

  • existing local provision” means a provision of a local Act (including an Act confirming a provisional order) or a provision of an instrument made under any such local Act or of an instrument in the nature of a local enactment made under any other Act, being a provision in force on the date on which this section comes into force; and

  • relevant harbour authority” means a harbour authority constituted by or under an existing local provision for the purpose of managing a harbour (within the meaning of the M1Harbours Act 1964).

2

Where a Minister of the Crown considers it necessary or appropriate to do so in consequence of section 3 or 4 above he may by order—

a

repeal or revoke any existing local provision which in his opinion has ceased to have effect; or

b

make such amendments in any such provision as he thinks fit.

3

An order under this section may contain such transitional, supplemental or incidental provisions as the Minister thinks appropriate.

4

The power to make an order under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.