SCHEDULE 2Consequential amendments

Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76)5

1

In the following provisions of the Marriage Act 1949, for “the Chancellor of the Exchequer” substitute “the Secretary of State”—

a

section 31(5E)(d) (approval of regulations with respect to applications to reduce 15 day period);

b

section 31(5F) (orders as to fees for such applications);

c

section 58(2) (directions as to keeping certified copies);

d

section 74 (approval of regulations).

2

In the following provisions of that Act, for “Chancellor of the Exchequer” substitute “Secretary of State”—

a

section 46A(1) (approval of premises for solemnization of marriages);

b

section 46B(2)24 (duty to secure public permitted to attend marriages).