So far as it has not been given effect before the coming into force of this Schedule, section 37B of the WIA16 (water resources management plans: publication and representations) has effect only in so far as it enables the Secretary of State to make regulations or give directions in relation to water resources management plans.

Section 37A (water resources management plans: preparation and review) and section 37D (water resources management plans: supplementary) of the WIA17 have effect only in so far as they enable the Secretary of State to give directions in relation to water resources management plans under those sections.