17In section 223 of the [1972 c. 70.] Local Government Act 1972 (which includes provision for authorised members or officers of the National Rivers Authority to conduct certain magistrates' court proceedings on its behalf) in subsection (2)—
(a)after the words “joint authority” there shall be inserted the word “and”; and
(b)the words “and the National Rivers Authority” shall cease to have effect.