SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5U.K. Transitional provisions and savings

Part IIU.K. Other transitional provisions and savings

Meter testing and stampingE+W+S

22(1)Any regulations—E+W+S

(a)which have been made, or have effect as if made, by the Secretary of State under section 17 of the 1986 Act (meter testing and stamping); and

(b)which are in force immediately before the appointed day,

shall have effect on and after that day as if they had been made by the Director and as if any reference in them to the Secretary of State were a reference to the Director.

(2)Any approval, consent or authorisation—

(a)which has been given by the Secretary of State under section 17 of the 1986 Act, or under regulations made, or having effect as if made, under that section; and

(b)which is in force immediately before the appointed day,

shall have effect on and after that day as if it had been given by the Director.