153Transfer schemesU.K.
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(1)This section applies in relation to a scheme made by the Secretary of State under any of the following provisions (a “transfer scheme”)—
(a)Schedule 1;
(b)paragraph 16 of Schedule 2;
(c)Schedule 3;
(d)Schedule 11;
(e)Schedule 13.
(2)Subject to subsection (3), the Secretary of State may modify a transfer scheme.
(3)If a transfer under the scheme has taken effect, any modification under subsection (2) that relates to the transfer may be made only with the agreement of the person (or persons) affected by the modification.
(4)A modification takes effect from such date as the Secretary of State may specify; and that date may be the date when the original scheme came into effect.
(5)A transfer scheme may—
(a)include incidental, supplementary and consequential provision;
(b)make transitory or transitional provision or savings;
(c)make different provision for different cases or circumstances or for different purposes;
(d)make provision subject to exceptions.
(6)In the provisions mentioned in subsection (1), “subordinate legislation” means—
(a)subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978 (see section 21(1) of that Act), or
(b)an instrument made under—
(i)an Act of the Scottish Parliament,
(ii)an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, or
(iii)Northern Ireland legislation.