Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982

Section 37.

SCHEDULE 3 U.K. Minor and Consequential Amendments

The Continental Shelf Act 1964 U.K.

1 U.K. At the end of section 1(7) of the 1964 Act (designated areas) there shall be inserted the words “ ; and the power to make Orders for the purpose of consolidating them. ”

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

2 U.K. In section 6 (wireless telegraphy) and section 7 (radioactive substances) of that Act for the words “section 3 of this Act” there shall be substituted the words “ section 23 of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

3 U.K. In section 11(1) of that Act for the words from “under this Act (including” to “section 3(1) of this Act)” there shall be substituted the words “ under another Act as applies by or under this Act ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

4 U.K. After section 11 of that Act there shall be inserted the following section—

“11A Interpretation.

In this Act “installation” includes any floating structure or device maintained on a station by whatever means.”

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[F1 The General Rate Act 1967 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 3 paras. 5, 6 repealed (E.W.S.) by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(4), Sch. 9 Pt. I

5 (1) In subsection (3) of section 33 of the M1 General Rate Act 1967 (British Gas Corporation) for the words from “the Corporation”, in the first place where they occur, to the end of paragraph (c) there shall be substituted the following paragraphs— U.K.

“(a) the Corporation—

(i) supplied gas to consumers in that area ; or

(ii) manufactured gas in that area ; or

(iii) produced gas in that area by the application to gas purchased by them of any process not consisting only of purification, or of blending with other gases, or of both purification and such blending ; or

(b) private suppliers (within the meaning of section 33A of this Act) supplied to consumers in that area gas which had been conveyed (whether within or outside that area) by pipe-lines belonging to the Corporation,”.

(2) In subsection (7) of that section for the words “includes gas in a liquid state” there shall be substituted the words “ has the same meaning as in Part I of the Gas Act 1972 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M1 1967 c. 9.

6 U.K. After that section there shall be inserted the following section—

33A “ Other suppliers of gas.

(1) The Secretary of State may by order provide that, in such cases and subject to such exceptions amd modifications as may be prescribed by the order, section 33 of and Part II of Schedule 6 to this Act shall apply to premises occupied by private suppliers for or in connection with the supply of gas through pipes to consumers’ premises.

(2) In this section—

• “gas” has the same meaning as in Part III of the Gas Act 1972 ;

• “private supplier” means a person authorised by a consent given under section 29 of that Act, or by section 29A of that Act, to supply gas through pipes to consumers’ premises.

(3) Any statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”.]

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 U.K.

7 (1) In section 3(4) of the 1971 Act (construction and survey regulations for offshore installations) for the words “the concession owner”, in both places where they occur, there shall be substituted the words “ every person who, in relation to the installation, is a concession owner ”. U.K.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C7 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

8 U.K. In sections 3(4), 4(1), 6(1) and 9(2) of that Act, for the words “waters to which this Act applies”, wherever they occur, there shall be substituted the words “ controlled waters ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

9 U.K. In section 5(2) of that Act (masters of offshore installations, further provisions) for the words “an installation” there shall be substituted the words “ an offshore installation ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

10 U.K. In section 6(2) of that Act (safety regulations) the word “and” immediately following paragraph (c) shall be omitted and after that paragraph there shall be inserted the following paragraph—

“(cc) vessels on which accommodation is provided for persons who work on or from installations, and”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

11 (1) In subsection (1) of section 12 of that Act (interpretation)— U.K.

(a) for the definition of “concession owner” there shall be substituted the following definition—

““controlled waters” has the same meaning given by section 1(4) of this Act,” ;

(b) after the definition of “designated areas” there shall be inserted the following definition—

““foreign sector of the continental shelf” has the meaning as given by section 1(4) of this Act,” ;

(c) for the definition of “offshore installation” there shall be substituted the following definition–

““offshore installation” has the meaning given by section 1(4) of this Act,” ; and

(d) the definitions of “underwater exploitation” and “underwater exploration” shall be omitted.

(2) For subsections (2) and (3) of that section there shall be substituted the following subsections—

“(2) A person who has the right to exploit or explore mineral resources in any area, or to store gas in any area and to recover gas so stored, shall be a concession owner for the purposes of this Act in relation to any offshore installation at any time if, at that time, there is carried on from, by means of or on the installation any of the following activities, namely—

(a) the exploitation or exploration of mineral resources, or the storage or recovery of gas, in the exercise of that right ;

(b) the conveyance in that area by means of a pipe or system of pipes, of minerals gotten, or gas being stored or recovered, in the exercise of that right ; and

(c) the provision of accommodation for persons who work on or from an installation which is or has been maintained, or is intended to be established, for the carrying on of an activity falling within paragraph (a) or (b) above or this paragraph.

(3) The fact that an installation has been maintained for the carryingon of an activity falling within subsection (2) above shall be disregarded for the purposes of paragraph (c) of that subsection if, since it was so maintained, the installation—

(a) has been outside controlled waters or, where it was so maintained in a part of a foreign sector of the continental shelf adjacent to those waters, the area consisting of those waters and that part ; or

(b) has been maintained for the carrying on of an activity not falling within that subsection.”

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C11 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

12—20. U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 12–20 repealed by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(4), Sch. 9 Pt. I

The Social Security Act 1975 U.K.

F3 21 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 3 para. 21 repealed (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 3(1), 7(2), Sch. 1

Oil Taxation Act 1975 U.K.

22 U.K. In paragraph 2A(4) of Schedule 3 to the M2 Oil Taxation Act 1975—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words “section 8 or 9 of that Act” there shall be substituted the words “ section 29 of the Gas Act 1972 ” and the words “or use” and “and to the use of the gas supplied under it” shall be omitted ; and

(b) in paragraph (b) for the words “those sections” there shall be substituted the words “ that section ” and the words “or use” shall be omitted.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M2 1975 c. 22.

23 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 3 para. 23 repealed by Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41), s. 149, Sch. 13 Pt. IV

Prospective

The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 U.K.

24 U.K. In section 10(5) of the M3 Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (employment at establishment in Great Britain)—

(a) for the words from “exploration” to “natural resources” there shall be substituted the words “ any activity falling within section 23(2) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ” ; and

(b) after “1964” there shall be inserted the words “ or specified under section 22(5) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C13 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M3 1975 c. 65.

Prospective

The Employment Protection Act 1975 U.K.

F5 25 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 3 para. 25 repealed (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52), ss. 300(1), 302, Sch.1

26 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 3 paras. 26, 33 repealed by Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 (c. 62, SIF 86), s. 7, Sch. 4 Pt. II

27, 28. U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F7

Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 3 paras. 27, 28, 32 repealed by Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 (c. 62, SIF 86), s. 7, Sch. 4 Pt. I

29 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F8

Textual Amendments

F8 Sch. 3 para. 29 repealed by Petroleum Act 1987 (c. 12, SIF 86), s. 30, Sch. 3

30 U.K. In section 44 of that Act (extension of 1971 Act) subsections (1) to (4) shall be omitted.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C14 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

31 U.K. In section 45(3) of that Act (exclusion of Dumping at Sea Act 1974) the words “or any such other installation as is mentioned in section 44(1) of this Act” shall be omitted.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C15 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

32 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F9

Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 3 paras. 27, 28, 32 repealed by Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 (c. 62, SIF 86), s. 7, Sch. 4 Pt. I

33 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F10

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 3 paras. 26, 33 repealed by Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 (c. 62, SIF 86), s. 7, Sch. 4 Pt. II

The Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976 U.K.

34 U.K. In section 9 of the M4 Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976 (application to continental shelf) for the words from “the exploration” to “resources” there shall be substituted the words “ any activity falling within subsection (2) of section 23 of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ” and for the words “section 3(2) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964” there shall be substituted the words “ subsection (1) of that section ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C16 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M4 1976 c. 14.

Prospective

The Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 U.K.

35 U.K. In section 49(3) of the M5 Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 (employment at establishment in Northern Ireland)—

(a) for the words from “the exploration” to “natural resources” there shall be substituted the words “ any activity falling within section 23(2) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ” ; and

(b) after “1964” there shall be inserted the words “ or specified under section 22(5) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C17 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M5 1976 c. 25.

Prospective

Race Relations Act 1976 U.K.

36 U.K. In section 8(5) (employment at establishment in Great Britain) and section 9(3) (exception for seament recruited abroad) of the M6 Race Relations Act 1976—

(a) for the words from “exploration” to “natural resources” there shall be substituted the words “ any activity falling within section 23(2) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ” ; and

(b) after “1964” there shall be inserted the words “ or specified under section 22(5) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C18 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M6 1976 c. 74.

The Energy Act 1976 U.K.

37 (1) For sections 9 to 11 of the M7 Energy Act 1976 (which impose restrictions on the use and liquefaction of offshore natural gas) there shall be substituted the following section— U.K.

“9 Liquefaction of offshore natural gas.

(1) The Secretary of State’s consent is required for offshore natural gas to be subjected in Great Britain to any process of liquefaction which results in the production of liquid methane or ethane as may be produced in the course of providing a supply with consent under under section 29 of the Gas Act 1972 and in compliance with any conditions subject to which that consent was given, or providing a supply for which consent is not required.

(2) The Secretary of State’s consent under subsection (1) above may be given either with reference to particular cases or by means of particular orders of general application.

(3) A specific consent given to any person under subsection (1) above (that is to say, a consent given to him otherwise than by an order of general application) is irrevocable and may be given for a specific period or indefinitely.

(4) Where consent under that subsection has been given by an order of general application, any person who proposes to undertake a process of liquefaction which isc overed by that general consent may notify the Secretary of State of his proposal (in the manner specified in the order), whereupon subsection (3) above applies as if specific consent either unlimited in duration or, if the order so provides, for the period there specified, had been given to him for that process of liquefaction.

(5) The consent of the Secretary of State under subsection (1) above may in any case be made subject to conditions which may, in particular, be framed by reference to the description or origin of the gas.

(6) In this section—

• “offshore natural gas” means natural gas won under the authority of licences under the Petroleum (Production) Act 1934, as applies by section 1(3) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964, but does not include gas derived from offshore crude otherwise than as a by-product of crude stabilisation ;

• “offshore crude” means crude liquid petroleum won under such authority ;

• “crude stabilisation” means the treating of offshore crude to enable it to be safely stored or transported.”.

(2) In section 17(1) of that Act for the words “10 or” there shall be substituted the words “ 9 or ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C19 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M7 1976 c. 76.

Prospective

The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 U.K.

38 U.K. In section 13(5) of the M8 Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (employment at establishment in Northern Ireland)—

(a) for the words from “exploration” to “natural resources” there shall be substituted the words “ any activity falling within section 23(2) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ” ; and

(b) after “1964” there shall be inserted the words “ or specified under section 22(5) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C20 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M8 S.I. 1976/1042 (N.I.15).

The Patents Act 1977 U.K.

39 U.K. In section 132(4) of the M9 Patents Act 1977 (application of Act) for the words from “in connection” to “resources” there shall be substituted the words “ or specified by Order under section 22(5) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 in connection with any activity falling within section 23(2) of that Act ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C21 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M9 1977 c. 37.

The Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 U.K.

Prospective

[F11 40 (1) Section 137 of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 (power to extend employment legislation) is amended as follows.

(2) For subsection (2) substitute—

”(2) This section applies to employment for the purposes of—

(a) any activities in the territorial waters of the United Kingdom, and

(b) any such activities as are mentioned in section 23(2) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise Act) 1982 in waters within subsection (6)(b) or (c) of that section.”.]

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 3 para. 40 substituted (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52), ss. 300(2), 302, Sch. 2 para. 29(2) (which para. 40 is not in force by virtue of 38(2) of this Act.)

Prospective

The Wages Councils Act 1979 U.K.

[F12 41 (1) For subsection (2) of section 27 of the M10 Wages Councils Act 1979 (extension of Act) there shall be substituted the following subsection— U.K.

“(2) This section applies to employment for the purposes of—

(a) any activities in the territorial waters of the United Kingdom ; or

(b) any activities which, if paragraphs (a) and (d) of subsection (6) of section 23 of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 (application of civil law to certain offshore activities) were omitted, would nevertheless fall within subsection (2) of that section”.

(2) Subsection (5) of that section shall be omitted.]

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 3 para. 41 repealed (E.W.S.) by Wages Act 1986 (c. 48, SIF 43:2), s. 32(2), Sch. 5 Pt. II

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C22 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M10 1979 c. 12.

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgements Act 1982 U.K.

42 U.K. In paragraph 9 of Schedule 5 to the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgements Act 1982 (proceedings excluded from Schedule 4 to that Act) for the words “section 3 of the Continental Shelf Act 1964” there shall be substituted the words “ section 23 of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C23 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

43 U.K. In paragraph 10 of Schedule 9 to that Act (proceedings excluded from Schedule 8 to that Act) for the words “section 3 of the Continental Shelf Act 1964” there shall be substituted the words “ section 23 of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 ”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C24 The text of Sch. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1–10, 11(1)(2), 21–25, 30, 31, 34–44, Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The Social Security and Housing Benefits Act 1982 U.K.

F13 44 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 3 para. 44 repealed (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 3(1), 7(2), Sch. 1

Prospective

[F14 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c.52) U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 3 para. 45 added (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52), ss. 300(2), 302, Sch. 2 para. 29(3)(4) (which para. 45 is not in force by virtue of Sch. 2 para. 29(4) of that 1992 Act and s. 38(2) of this Act.)

F15 45 (1) Section 287 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (offshore employment) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) In this Act “offshore employment” means employment for the purposes of—

(a) any activities in the territorial waters of the United Kingdom, and

(b) any such activities as are mentioned in section 23(2) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise Act) 1982 in waters within subsection (6)(b) or (c) of that section.”.

(3) Omit subsection (5).]

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 3 para. 45 added (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52), ss. 300(2), 302, Sch. 2 para. 29(3)(4) (which para. 45 is not in force by virtue of Sch. 2 para. 29(4) of that 1992 Act and s. 38(2) of this Act).

Prospective

[F16 The Employment Rights Act 1996 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 3 para. 46 and cross heading added (prosp.) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 18(1)(2) (with ss. 191-195, 202)

F17 46 (1) For subsection (1) of section 201 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (offshore employment) there shall be substituted the following subsection— U.K.

“(1) In this section “offshore employment” means employment for the purposes of—

(a) any activities in the territorial waters of the United Kingdom, or

(b) any such activities as are mentioned in section 23(2) of the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 in waters within subsection (6)(b) or (c) of that section.”

(2) Subsection (5) of that section shall be omitted.]

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 3 para. 46 and cross heading added (prosp.) by 1996 c. 18, ss. 240, 243, Sch. 1 para. 18(1)(2) (with ss. 191-195, 202)