84(1)In section 22 of the Friendly Societies Act 1974 after subsection (2) insert—U.K.
“(2A)In the application of subsection (2) to England and Wales, for the words “for the district in which the member resides” there shall be substituted “if the member resides in England and Wales”.
(2)In section 80(2)(b) of that Act after “brought” insert “ in England and Wales in the county court or, in Northern Ireland, ”.
(3)In section 93(3) of that Act—
(a)for the words from “make an application—” to the end of paragraph (a) substitute “ make an application to the county court in England and Wales if the chief or any other place of business of that society or branch is situated in England and Wales or may make an application— ”, and
(b)for “such application” substitute “ application under this subsection ”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 9 para. 84 in force at 22.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)