Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, in the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (supply of goods and services by local authorities to public bodies) “public body” shall include the governing body of any grant-maintained school.

The provisions of sub-paragraph (1) above shall have effect as if made by an order under section 1(5) of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (power to provide that a person or description of persons shall be a public body for the purposes of that Act).

An order under the said section 1(5) may accordingly vary or revoke the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) above as they apply to the governing body of a grant-maintained school specified in the order.