C1C2Part III WATER SUPPLY

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1

Part III: definition of "consumer" applied (01.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 176(7), 225(2).

C2

Part III: definition of "water fittings" applied (01.12.1991) by Statutory Water Companies Act 1991 (c. 58, SIF 130), ss. 15(1), 17(2).

CHAPTER IV FLUORIDATION

88AF1Power to vary target concentration of fluoride

1

The appropriate authority may by order made by statutory instrument provide that section 87A(1) above is to have effect as if for “one milligram per litre” there were substituted a lower concentration specified in the order.

2

An order under subsection (1) above may make different provision for different geographical areas, or for some such areas and not others.

3

A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (1) above shall not be made by the Secretary of State (or by the Secretary of State and the Assembly acting jointly) unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

4

In subsection (1) above “appropriate authority”—

a

in relation to an area which is partly in England and partly in Wales, means the Secretary of State and the Assembly acting jointly;

b

in relation to an area which is wholly in England, means the Secretary of State; and

c

in relation to an area which is wholly in Wales, means the Assembly.

5

An order amending or revoking an order under subsection (1) above made by virtue of subsection (4)(a) above must also be made by the Secretary of State and the Assembly acting jointly.