2.—(1) In the Mines and Quarries Act 1954, the provisions mentioned in column 1 of Schedule 1 to these Regulations are hereby repealed to the extent specified in column 2 of that Schedule.
(2) In the Mines and Quarries (Tips) Act 1969, section 2(4) shall have effect as if the remaining reference to the Secretary of State were a reference to the Health and Safety Executive.
(3) In the Mines Management Act 1971, section 1(7) shall have effect as if the reference to the Secretary of State were a reference to the Health and Safety Executive.