6.—(1) Schedule 5 to this Order (modifications of enactments) shall have effect.
(2) Subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 5–
(a)sections 94, 117 and 118 shall apply in relation to the exercise of functions by the Scottish Ministers by virtue of articles 2, 3 or 5 of this Order as they apply in relation to the exercise of functions by the Scottish Ministers within devolved competence; and
(b)sections 119 to 121 shall apply in relation to functions exercisable by the Scottish Ministers by virtue of those articles as they apply in relation to functions of the Scottish Ministers exercisable within devolved competence,
and as if any reference in those sections to a pre-commencement enactment were to any enactment.
(3) Any reference in any enactment or prerogative instrument or in any other instrument or document–
(a)to government departments; or
(b)to, or to any part or officer of, any government department,
(however described) is to be read, so far as the effect of this Order makes it necessary or expedient to do so, as including or being a reference to, or to any corresponding part or member of the staff of, the Scottish Administration.
Commencement Information
I1Art. 6 in force at 1.7.1999, see art. 1(1)