8.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, the Grants by Local Authorities (Appropriate Percentage and Exchequer Contributions) Order 1980(1) and the Grants by Local Authorities (Appropriate Percentage and Exchequer Contributions) (Amendment) Order 1981(2) are hereby revoked.
(2) Nothing in this Order shall affect the operation of the Grants by Local Authorities (Appropriate Percentage and Exchequer Contributions) Order 1980 and the Grants by Local Authorities (Appropriate Percentage and Exchequer Contributions) (Amendment) Order 1981 in respect of applications for grants approved on or before 30th April 1987.