4(1)Section 64(5) of the Act of 1936, in so far as it relates to the retention of plans or other documents by a local authority, continues to have effect (notwithstanding its repeal by the Act of 1974) as respects documents deposited in duplicate in pursuance of existing regulations until regulations with respect to the retention by local authorities of copies of deposited plans have been made under paragraph 2(c) of Schedule 1 to this Act and apply in relation to the documents so deposited.
(2)In this paragraph—
“the Act of 1936 ” means the Public Health Act 1936 ;
“the Act of 1961 ” means the Public Health Act 1961 ;
“the Act of 1974 ” means the [1974 c. 37.] Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974;
“existing regulations ” means regulations made under section 4 of the Act of 1961 that, on the coming into force of the provisions specified in the Schedule to the [S.I. 1977/294.] Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Commencement No. 4) Order 1977, had effect in accordance with section 61(6) of the Act of 1974 whether in the form in which they accordingly had effect or as amended.