Reserve Forces Act 1980

The lieutenancies in Scotland

14 (1) Any reference to a lieutenant of a county in Scotland—

(a) in any enactment passed before the end of the session in which the [1973 c. 65.] Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 was passed, or

(b) in any instrument made before the passing of that Act,

shall be construed as a reference to the lord-lieutenant holding office for an area by virtue of section 131 above.

(2) Where immediately before 16th May 1975—

(a) any lieutenant held office in Scotland, Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide that he shall continue to hold office on and after that date as lord-lieutenant for such part of a region as may be specified in the Order or for an islands area ;

(b) any deputy lieutenant held office in Scotland, he shall continue to hold office on and after that date as deputy lieutenant of the part of the region, islands area or district of the city in which he resides or of such other area as may be specified in an order made by the Secretary of State. Nothing in this sub-paragraph prejudices any power of removal or of directing removal from any office.