27.—(1) The statutory provisions mentioned in Schedule 7 shall have effect subject to the amendments there specified, being amendments designed to facilitate, or otherwise desirable in connection with, the consolidation of statutory provisions relating to social security or pensions.
(2) The amendment by that Schedule of any statutory provision which takes effect by virtue of any order or regulations shall not be taken to have prejudiced any power to make further orders or regulations revoking or amending that statutory provision.