23. For Order 17, rule 11(2), there shall be substituted thefollowing—
“(2) In an action to which this rule applies—
(a)except where a pre-trial review is ordered pursuant to a directiongiven under paragraph (4)(a), the foregoing provisions of this Ordershall not apply and directions shall take effect automatically inaccordance with the following paragraphs of this rule;
(b)where the court gives directions with regard to any matter arisingin the course of proceedings, directions taking effect automaticallyunder this rule shall have effect subject to any directions given by thecourt.”.