The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.

In section 36(1) (grants in connection with designation for service excellence), for “subject to any of the duties in sections 3 to 6 of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value duties)” substitute “ which, in relation to any of its functions, is subject to the duty in section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value duty) ”.

In section 98(2) (procedure for orders under section 97), for “relate to best value authorities in Wales” (in each place) substitute “ include provision which has effect in relation to Wales ”.

In section 101 (staff transfer matters: general), for subsection (7) substitute—