In section 15 of the M1Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (service of process), for the words in subsection (1) from the beginning to " residing " there shall be substituted the words—

“Where—

(a)

proceedings are begun in a court having jurisdiction under or by virtue of the following, namely—

(i)

this Part of this Act; or

(ii)

section 1(3) or 9(1) of the Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act I960 ; or

(iii)

section 15 of the Guardianship of Minors Act 1971 ; or

(iv)

section 41 of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972, or

(b)

an action for separation and aliment is commenced in a sheriff court in Scotland,

and the person against whom the action or other proceedings is or are brought resides”.