40.—(1) Rule 34 is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
(a)omit “at any time not earlier than six months nor later than one month” and substitute “ at least six months ”;
(b)omit “(except where renewal has already been affected under rule 35)”.
(3) After paragraph (2) insert—
“(2A) The registrar is not subject to any liability by reason of any failure to notify the proprietor in accordance with paragraph (1) and no proceedings lie against any officer of the registrar in respect of any such failure.”.