(1)The 1955 Acts and the 1957 Act shall (instead of expiring on 31st August 1996) expire on 31st August 1997 unless continued in force in accordance with this section.
(2)Subject to subsection (3) below, Her Majesty may from time to time by Order in Council provide for the 1955 Acts and the 1957 Act to continue in force for a period not exceeding 12 months beyond the day on which they would otherwise expire.
(3)The 1955 Acts and the 1957 Act may not be continued under subsection (2) above beyond the end of the year 2001.
(4)No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty in Council to make an Order under subsection (2) above unless a draft of the Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.