7 Provision for continuity in the exercise of functions
1 Anything done before the operational date by or in relation to any of the old PCTs shall be treated on and after that date as if done by or in relation to the relevant new PCT.
2 The reference in paragraph (1) to anything done by or in relation to any of the old PCTs includes without limitation any applications made, any authorisations, directions or notices given, and any complaints made, to, by or in relation to any of the old PCTs.
3 Any instrument made by any of the old PCTs continues in force in relation to the relevant new PCT in accordance with its terms until it is varied or revoked by the relevant new PCT.
4 Any form supplied by any of the old PCTs continues to be a valid form in relation to the relevant new PCT until it is cancelled or withdrawn by the relevant new PCT, as if any reference contained in that form to the old PCT in question were a reference to the relevant new PCT.
5 So far as is necessary or appropriate, a reference in an agreement or other instrument to any of the old PCTs shall be treated on and after the operational date as a reference to the relevant new PCT.
6 This article is subject to the provisions of articles 8 and 9 and articles 15 to 19.