Valid from 01/04/1996
(1)In section 130 of the M1Reserve Forces Act 1980 (lieutenancies in England and Wales), at the end add—
“(4)In this section and in sections 133 to 137 below “county” means, in relation to Wales, a preserved county (as defined by section 64 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994).”
(2)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such amendments in section 130 of the Act of 1980, with respect to the area for which any lord-lieutenant or lieutenant may be appointed, as Her Majesty considers appropriate in the light of the changes made by or under this Act with respect to the areas of local authorities in Wales.
(3)Any such Order may make such incidental, consequential, transitional or supplemental provision (including provision amending the Act of 1980 or any other enactment) as appears to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient.
(4)In section 94 of the Act of 1980 (procedure for enlistment), at the end add—
“(4)In subsection (2) above “county” means, in relation to Wales, a preserved county (as defined by section 64 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994).”
(5)In section 133 of the Act of 1980 (deputy lieutenants), at the end add—
“(6)In relation to Wales, subsection (5) above shall have effect as if the words from “(at” to “rate)” were omitted.”
(6)In Schedule 7 to the Act of 1980 (provision of schemes for the constitution of associations), in paragraph 8(5), after the definition of “air force member” insert—
““county” means, in relation to Wales, a preserved county (as defined by section 64 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994);”.