In this Act, except—
(a)sections 9 [F2and 18(2) and (4)] , and
(b)paragraph 7 of Schedule 9,
“the Secretary of State” means the Secretary of State or the Lord Chancellor.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 159A inserted (25.11.2002) by S.I. 2002/2626, art. 20, Sch. 2 para. 25(3)
F2Words in s. 159A(a) substituted (25.9.2006) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 10(2)(a), 11(9), 31(2)