If at any time after a transfer scheme has come into force the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so, having consulted the Countryside Agency and, where practicable, the Development Commission, he may direct that the scheme shall for all purposes be deemed to have come into force with such modifications, other than modifications relating to the transfer of rights and liabilities under a contract of employment, as may be specified in the direction.

A direction under sub-paragraph (1) may make, with effect from the coming into force of the scheme, such provision as could have been made by the scheme, and in connection with giving effect to that provision from that time may contain such supplemental, consequential and transitional provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.